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Starling Recycling provides a safe way to recycle your e-waste. Safety for your privacy and data is our main concern. We use advanced recovery methods to make sure your data is non recoverable. With your privacy in mind we refurbish each device safely and efficiently.
The issue of electronic waste, commonly referred to as "E-Waste," has become a growing concern in recent years. Rhode Island took a proactive approach to this problem by implementing a landfill ban back in 2009, banning the disposal of all televisions and computers. The state's E-Waste and Disposal Ban Law, also known as R.I.G.L. Chapter 23-24.10, outlines the details of this ban. It is essential to note that improperly disposing of E-Waste can have severe consequences. These products can contain hazardous substances such as lead and mercury, which can pose a threat to human health and the environment. As the landfills quickly fill up, the available space to dispose of our garbage diminishes. At Starling, we are dedicated to finding a home for every piece of technology. Whether through refurbishing computers or recycling individual components, we ensure that every donated item is put to good use.
Recycling Electronic Waste
Computers, televisions and other electronic equipment (i.e. electronic waste or e-waste) are one of the fastest growing portions of Rhode Island's solid waste stream. As new electronic equipment becomes more efficient and more readily available, a greater number of these devices, especially computers and TVs, will find their way from households and businesses into basements and eventually into the waste stream.
Computers and televisions are only two components of the consumer electronics waste stream that also includes VCRs, radios, cell phones, printers, GPS units and other portable appliances just to name a few. Proper disposal of these types of devices is a key component of sound waste management policies and preventing the release of hazardous components. Computer monitors and televisions can contain leaded glass. Other chemicals such as mercury, cadmium, nickel, zinc, and silver can be found in circuit boards. Because of the presence of these materials, it is important that all individuals be aware of how these items are discarded.
