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Appliance Recycling: Why Reusing is Better Than Replacing

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July 19, 2023
Whenever a large electrical appliance breaks down, our first instincts are to take it to a curbside pickup...
Whenever a large electrical appliance breaks down, our first instincts are to take it to a curbside pickup...
Appliance Recycling

Whenever a large electrical appliance breaks down, our first instincts are to take it to a curbside pickup, landfill or dump. However, the safer and better option of appliance recycling is a better way to utilize your e-waste. 

In the United States alone, we dispose of 9.4 million tons of electronic garbage annually. It explains why the most eco-friendly method of removing household appliances needs to be clarified.

Many of the large appliances we use today can be broken down into valuable pieces that can be recycled for sustainable reuse. Companies like Recycle Technologies strive to bring awareness about the ecological footprint of thrown-away appliances and ways to curb the practice. 

In this blog, we will find the need to recycle your household appliances the same way you recycle paper or plastic and how you can help us build a better future.

What Does Appliance Recycling Mean to You As A Consumer?

Recycling appliances means getting rid of old or unwanted appliances in an eco-friendly manner. As a consumer, appliance recycling should mean a commitment to safeguarding our planet and using finite resources smartly. It is not like you can never have to make such decisions. Whether you want to upgrade to a more energy-efficient washing machine at home or your company has to replace dozens of commercial refrigerators, you'll soon need a place to dispose of your old appliances. 

Home Appliances Usually Thrown Out

Here are some examples of appliances that are often discarded incorrectly.

  • Ovens Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Dishwashers
  • Microwaves
  • Washing machines
  • Dryers
  • Air conditioners

All these appliances carry toxic materials in one form or another. These toxins include:

  • Beryllium
  • Cadmium
  • Mercury
  • Chromium

Why Appliance Recycling is Better than Replacing?

As listed above, many of the home appliances have valuable items which can be recycled, or they could harbinger potentially lethal substances which need to be disposed off properly.

Want to know how you should recycle appliances? Here are some of the key reasons:

Ecological Impact

To produce modern home appliances, considerable quantities of natural resources, energy, and water are needed. Recycling used machines help us preserve these precious resources, cut down on emissions of greenhouse gasses, and minimize the environmental impact caused by the creation of new devices.

People and organizations contribute to collective global efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment by choosing to recycle over purchasing new appliances.

Energy Conservation

Recycling methods that involve refurbishing and repurposing are better for the environment than manufacturing new items. Manufacturers have to mine new raw materials to make a new appliance from scratch, which increases the costs overall. 

Less Clutter

By recycling home appliances, we can prevent them from ending up in landfills, where they could potentially emit hazardous substances and add to the rising problem of electronic trash, also known as e-waste. 

Recycling in its proper form ensures that valuable elements from defunct appliances can be retrieved and repurposed, hence preventing the formation of garbage that is not essential.

Less Raw Material Excavation

Recycling home appliances can prevent them from ending up in landfills, where they could potentially emit hazardous substances and add to the rising problem of electronic trash, also known as e-waste. 

Recycling in its proper form ensures that valuable elements from defunct appliances can be retrieved and repurposed, hence preventing the formation of garbage that is not essential.

Cost Effective

Recycling household appliances can be a more frugal and environmentally friendly option than buying new ones, especially for consumers who are watching their spending closely. Refurbished or recycled appliances are frequently offered at lower prices yet can deliver dependable performance.

Also Read: What is the process of Electronic Recycling?

Ways to Reuse Appliances 

It is also understandable that you do not want to break apart your beloved Cathode Ray Tubes (CTR) television. Here are two genius ways to reuse old technology if recycling is something you are not interested in:

Donation Programs

Donation programs are cash-back ways to get money by selling your appliance second-hand. You can contact your neighbourhood to figure out a way to sell a good-conditioned home appliance. 

Bounty Programs

Another good way to remove unwanted appliances from your home or office is to sell them piece by piece via bounty programs. This way, you get access to hauliers who can resell valuable items, saving the appliance from ending up in a landfill. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, appliance recycling holds immense potential for positive environmental and economic impacts. The benefits of appliance recycling extend beyond personal cost savings, fostering a sense of global responsibility in the fight against climate change and ecological degradation. Embracing recycling practices empowers us to be active participants in the preservation of our planet's natural resources and the promotion of a circular economy.

As we prioritize appliance recycling, we at Recycle Technologies commit to collectively contributing to a brighter and more sustainable world. Together, we can shape a more environmentally conscious and harmonious world—one appliance at a time.

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