The life of a discarded smartphone does not end when its owner gets a shiny new replacement. Many people cast the old model aside, sending the bundle of metal, battery acid, and plastic to a landfill, ...

Despite what the name would suggest, “scrap” metal isn’t simply useless waste. Thanks to modern technology, scrap metal can be recycled and repurposed into new products, reducing the environmental and ...

Starting a computer recycling business typically involves conducting a market analysis, writing a business plan and advertising your services in your community. Using the resources provided by the ...

More than 7 tons of obsolete electronic scrap was collected at a two-day event held at a Concord, N.H., shopping mall. The Northeast Recycling Council, Brattleboro, Vt., coordinated the event with ...

In April 2020, three undergraduate students at Stanford University launched ReMatter, a software tool for scrap recyclers, after gaining their first official customer. Since the soft launch last ...

Urban E Recycling expanded into the Sarasota-Bradenton area last year, offering a free solution for businesses and individuals who need to securely dispose of computers, cellphones and other ...