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Illinois E-Waste Laws: Electronics Recycling Guide 2025

Illinois E-Waste Laws: What You Need to Know About Electronics Recycling in 2025 In an age where technology evolves at lightning speed, we're constantly upgrading our devices—leaving behind a growing mountain of obsolete electronics. But what happens to your old...

Business E-Waste Management: Sustainable Programs for Metro East Companies

In today's digital workplace, the average office employee uses 1.5 electronic devices daily, contributing to the staggering 50 million tons of business e-waste generated globally each year. For Metro East companies, managing this electronic waste isn't just an...

Computer Parts Recycling: Giving New Life to Old PC Components

Last week, I found myself staring at a dusty box in my garage. Inside was a tech time capsule: three old laptops, a desktop tower from 2008, and a tangled nest of cables and components I'd completely forgotten about. Maybe you've had a similar moment of discovery –...
Your Guide to Cell Phone Recycling

Your Guide to Cell Phone Recycling

Cell phone recycling is becoming a popular trend in recent times. Below we'll answer questions that are frequently asked when people are looking forward to cell phone recycling: What is Cell Phone Recycling? Cell phone recycling is a process that involves the...

Gold Memory Recycling and Remarketing

Gold Memory Recycling and Remarketing

Gold is a precious metal that has been used in electronics for decades. But what most people do not know is that electronic devices, including computers, contain gold and other valuable metals. As people upgrade their phones, computers, and other electronic gadgets,...

Driving into The Future of EV Battery Recycling

Driving into The Future of EV Battery Recycling

Introduction Environmental protection continues to be a heated subject globally and vehicle manufacturers are picking up the pace fast. As both individual and corporate consumers champion zero carbon footprint, zero-emission vehicles are witnessing an unprecedented...

Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Rechargeable batteries are great for reducing the amount of waste created by single-use batteries. Unfortunately, most rechargeable battery packs are not recyclable and are in landfills. You can help protect the environment by adequately recharging and disposing of...

Silver Plated Items for Recycling

Silver Plated Items for Recycling

Did you know that silver plated items could be effectively recycled? As you look around your home, are you overwhelmed with the number of things that you have accumulated, and are you looking for ways to minimize and declutter your space? Are you looking to find new...

Scrapping and Recycling Catalytic Converters

Scrapping and Recycling Catalytic Converters

During the Great Recession, stories circulated about criminals stealing catalytic converters from automobiles. While this may seem to be an unusual crime, there was a reason why robbers chose this small component located within a car's exhaust system. Catalytic...

Recycling Electrical Breakers and Other Equipment

Recycling Electrical Breakers and Other Equipment

Are you an electrical contractor wondering how to put that old circuit breaker into good use? Are you an HVAC contractor who has recently uninstalled a faulty air conditioner? If you are, you'll be pleased to know that there are ways you could convert the air...

Recycling Smart Home Devices

Recycling Smart Home Devices

The future of technology is coming. It is not as far away as some thought it would be. We live in a time where the most advanced technological developments are happening right now, and they are changing our lives in ways that we never imagined. Some of these...

Where to Sell Scrap Electronics

Where to Sell Scrap Electronics

Picture a box full of discarded electronics. Now, what do you see? An ecological disaster? The rise of an electronic black market to support the next generation of technology that will end up in your living room within a few years? Are you looking for where to sell...

How Can CJD Help?

We are here to help you safely and legally dispose of your unwanted electronics. Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!