According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, 205,500,000 computer products were discarded in 2007, and only 18% of these were recycled. Electronics can contain an alarming amount of toxic components, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. A CRT monitor, for example, can contain between 4 – 8 pounds of lead! The Electronics Takeback Coalition states that about 40% of the heavy metals (such as lead and mercury) found in landfills are there due to electronics that have been thrown out instead of properly recycled.On November 15, 2011, OceanTech joined many organizations and individuals around the country celebrating America Recycles Day. This is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling awareness.In 2011 we hosted our first annual free residential recycling event. From 9AM – 7PM on November 15, individuals were able to drop off their personal electronics for recycling for no charge. This resulted in nearly 4500 pounds of electronics that were collected for responsible recycling, ensuring that this equipment was kept out of landfills. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this event a success!
Effective ITAD strategies for Data Centers
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, businesses frequently encounter the need to retire their data center hardware. Such scenarios often arise when companies decide to shut down all or part of a data center operation. The process of decommissioning a data center is riddled with logistical intricacies, and among these, planning for the disposition of retired assets stands out as a crucial aspect. The dismantling of data center equipment without a well-thought-out strategy for reuse, remarketing, or secure disposal can lead to a host of problems.
