E-Waste | Electronics Recycling

Electronic Waste Recycling in Greenville, South Carolina

At Ever Green Environmental, we provide a safe way to recycle your electronic waste. You may be wondering what exactly is electronic waste? Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a term used to refer to any electronic products nearing the end of their useful life which can be reused, recycled or salvaged through material recovery. Examples of e-waste can include electronics like TVs and monitors, computers and laptops, cables, circuit boards, calculators, phones, hard drives, MP3 players and more. You may be wondering, why is this important? In 2010, South Carolina passed legislation banning the disposal of electronics in solid waste landfills, which means that recycling your e-waste or e-scrap is required by state law here in South Carolina. Not all cities have a trash and recycling program that includes e-waste, which can make it difficult to properly and safely dispose of your e-scrap. Here at Ever Green Environmental, we gladly offer e-waste recycling for the Upstate, Five Forks, Columbia and other areas of South Carolina, so you don’t have to stress about it.

Recycling Your E-Waste

There are a lot of electronics that are important to recycle throughout your household or business. Some of the most important electronics we offer with our recycling services are computer hard drives, computers and laptops, and TVs and monitors. As part of our hard drive recycling, we provide hard drive destruction services, including hard drive shredding, which is especially important for businesses with HIPPA laws and other privacy guidelines. This way, you can ensure your personal information or business data is disposed of securely, and that the hardware itself is recycled safely.

A lot of electronics contain hazardous material that shouldn’t be in our landfills. When you hire us at Ever Green Environmental, you can rest assured that your private and sensitive information won’t get leaked to the public. You can also count on proper and safe recycling services that comply with local, state and federal regulations. We can even provide documentation to help you avoid any citations or fines for your e-waste.

Use Ever Green Environmental for Your E-Waste Recycling

We have been helping businesses and homes safely recycle their e-waste around South Carolina since 2007. We are proud to provide recycling services for businesses and homes throughout Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina, whether it’s paper, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, cans or out-of-date electronics. We offer single-stream recycling, as well as curbside pickup, to make safe recycling easy for our customers. Give us a call or fill out our form online if you’re ready to get started with our e-waste service!

What is electronic waste?
Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, refers to any electronic devices that are broken, old, or no longer in use and need to be recycled. Think of old laptops, computers, TVs, desktops, cell phones, copiers, and hard drives and other IT assets.

How is electronic waste disposed of?
To properly dispose of or recycle e-waste, contact your local Greer recycling company, like Ever Green Environmental, and mention the devices you’d like to recycle. We are happy to work with you, whether it’s one device or hundreds, to find the solution that fits your needs and keeps you secure.

Where can I drop off electronic waste?
Ever Green Environmental spans upstate South Carolina and services customers through the mid-state areas like Columbia. With our expansive reach, we’re sure to have a drop-off center accepting e-waste near you. If you’re unsure, give us a call or fill out a form and we’ll have a team member reach out.

Will local electronic stores like Staples or Best Buy take my e-waste?
This most likely depends on the store. Even so, this may not be the safest method. When you recycle through a company like us at Ever Green Environmental, you will receive documentation for your e-waste recycling and know with complete certainty that your data is safe from hackers or breaches.

What are the benefits of e-waste recycling?
Recycling your e-waste ensures technological devices don’t end up in landfills around South Carolina. When these products decompose, they release toxins into the ground, contaminating our soils and potentially affecting things like our clean water supply. Recycling your electronic waste can help keep pollution out of Greenville, SC.

Recycling e-waste also helps save natural resources. Many elements of these devices can be reused, limiting waste and saving energy.

Can I recycle my computer or laptop?
Yes. We recommend recycling your old laptop or computer with us at Ever Green Environmental in Greenville. This way, you can rest assured that all private information is properly removed and that your sensitive data is secure.

Is e-waste a safe way to get rid of my hard drives?
Yes. At Ever Green Environmental, we shred any hard drives that are recycled with us, ensuring your sensitive information is not leaked and your data remains private.

How does e-waste recycling help data privacy?
Part of the e-waste recycling process at Ever Green Environmental is ensuring all data is properly and securely removed from devices. Simple deletions are not always 100% effective and could leave you susceptible to hackers or stolen private information.