At RetirePC we talk a lot about data destruction and recycling major office appliances. However, printers, computers, and cell phones aren’t the only ways you can prevent the spread of e-waste with electronic recycling.
Kitchen appliances found within the office space can also create electronic storage clutter that your brand could benefit from.
Let’s examine how kitchen appliances count as e-waste receptacles and how you can prepare your appliances for recycling amidst an upgrade or replacement.
Do Kitchen Appliances Contain E-Waste?
In most instances, it’s larger appliances in a kitchen and not useful electronic gadgets that contain e-waste chemicals. Large appliances found in the kitchen, like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dishwashers,
Smaller kitchen appliances that can qualify as e-waste include food processors, air fryers, coffee grinders, and more.
Essentially, if it contains mercury, has a circuit board, or requires batteries, there is an element of e-waste in an appliance that makes it dangerous to be left curbside and requires some form of electronic recycling.
Can Appliances Be Recycled and Reused?
Yes, in most cases, your old kitchen appliances and gadgets that are made from metal and electronic components can be recycled through our thorough process at RetirePC.
Essentially, if it plugs in and uses power, we can most likely work with it. From reusing coils to repurposing circuit boards, there is usually a way for your older appliance parts to make themselves electronically useful once again.
What Appliances Can You Recycle?
Holding on to old kitchen appliances for years in office storage takes up essential space and only costs your business potential money earned through recycling.
If you’re holding on to old microwave appliances, air conditioning units, or more, you’re sitting on precious gold and copper resources that could be reused or repurposed through a recycling facility.
Kitchen appliances aren’t something that you can safely DIY recycle. So, if you plan on repurposing the electronic materials in appliances you’ll need the help of an electronic recycling company like RetirePC on your side.
How Can You Recycle Your Kitchen Appliances?
While we can surely help with the recycling and repurposing process of your kitchen electronics, you should take a few steps to ensure they are prepped and ready for the recycling center.
- Unplug
- Check its Condition
You never want anyone working on hot appliances during the recycling process. Keep everyone involved safe. Unplug your appliances and let them cool down for a few days.
Especially as a kitchen appliance, check it for grime and clean it up where possible. If something like a fridge or microwave is still in decent condition and you’re only upgrading it, it may be possible to donate it to a community center or return it to its manufacturer via a buy-back program.
Recycling in any way keeps e-waste out of landfills. So, if you feel like you can see further use from your appliance, clean it up and recycle it through a program you can rely on.
Schedule Drop-Off or Pick-Up
Once your appliances are in order, don’t forget to wrap up extension cords for safe transportation. From there, work with a team like RetirePC to schedule a free drop-off or pick-up from your location.
Have Appliances You Need Off Your Hands? RetirePC can Help!
If your business is ready to upgrade its break room appliances, don’t hold onto your old hardware! Reach out to RetirePC for help with your electronic recycling needs.
Based on the age of your appliances, we can give you top dollar for your electronics and will even help you schedule a stress-free pickup.