Recycling Used Electronic Equipment in North America

Intronix Technologies is committed to conducting business in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner that promotes the health of our employees, customers, community and the Environment. *Please note that infected medical devices must be disposed of as medical/biohazard waste and cannot be included in used electronic equipment recycling programs.

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Recycling in the United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that electronic waste contributes 70% of the heavy metals found in landfills today. If such wastes are not handled properly, toxic substances contained in electronics can leach into the air, soil, and water, which in turn can cause associated health effects such as increased risk of cancer and harm to the nervous system. Consequently, placing electronic waste in landfills is no longer an acceptable practice. In the United States, there currently is no national collection program for used electronic equipment; however, numerous states, counties, and local governments have implemented requirements for the management of electronic wastes. Intronix Technologies encourages its customers and other generators of used electronic equipment to review local programs for recycling opportunities and regulations. For further information, please see the U.S. EPA web site: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/recycle/ecycling/live.htm

Recycling in Canada

Environment Canada reports that more than 140,000 metric tons of used electronics were sent to Canadian landfills annually. In addition to causing adverse affects to human health and the Environment, disposing of used electronics in landfills wastes valuable resources such as aluminum and copper. Working together to develop resource recovery strategies, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and Industry Canada encourage the safe management of obsolete electronic equipment. Intronix Technologies customers should check with provincial authorities and local municipalities for recycling opportunities. For further information, please refer to Canada’s provincial environmental web pages at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/link_gov_prov_e.html.