Cell phones, desktop computers, laptops, televisions, and other electronics have a shelf life. Often, when our devices become worn, we instantly upgrade to the latest technology, and we dispose of our old products. However, while throwing them away may appear to be…
Top Toxic Chemicals in Electronics
At Newtech Recycling, we spend a lot of time explaining to clients and website visitors just how dangerous it can be to throw your old electronics in the garbage. The reason is that most electronics contain heavy metals and other chemicals that…
Earth Day 2025: Six Ways to Help Save the Planet
At the end of every April, we as a global population observe Earth Day to remember the planet Earth and devise creative, fun, or even easy ways to give back to the place we call home. It’s incredible to think about, but…
Why Your Business Should Use a Data Destruction Service
Before you recycle business computer hardware, you should know how essential data disposal is. The storage media within your computers contains confidential information from your operations, employees, and customers. Should these files fall into the wrong hands, the consequences could be disastrous.…
How Does Tech Recycling Work?
Almost everyone is used to tossing items like glass and plastic into recycling bins. For many of the items we use every day, we know they have to be recycled and have easy access to recycling services. However, these aren’t the only…
E-Waste Laws to Watch for in 2025
As electronic waste (e-waste) continues to grow globally, governments are stepping up with new regulations to reduce its impact. 2025 is set to bring some significant changes in e-waste laws that could affect individuals, businesses, and manufacturers alike. Here’s a look at…
Why Data Destruction is Important in Healthcare
While electronics are a huge asset, they can pose many threats, specifically those related to the data. In addition to worrying about hacks, companies also need to be worried about the privacy of their data in old and discarded devices. Getting rid…
What is Data Destruction and What Method of Erasing is Best?
Data destruction erases or destroys data. The method of destruction will depend on your preferences and the type of data in question. For instance, if you want to delete unimportant files from your computer, using an empty recycle bin folder will usually…
How to Prepare a Computer for Disposal
Has your desktop computer been crashing a lot lately? Is your laptop horribly out of date? It sounds like you need a replacement! Whether your current equipment is breaking down or you feel overdue for an upgrade, everyone needs to trade in…
What Your Business Should Do With Old Hard Drives
Every business eventually needs to get rid of its current hard drives. Depending on what type of hard drive you have, you could have it for as little as a few years before you need to start looking at replacements. When you’re…
