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Secure E-Waste Destruction: Protecting Data & Environment

Why Secure E-Waste Destruction Matters: Protecting Your Business Data and the Environment In an era where data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.45 million per incident and e-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, the proper disposal of electronic...

The Complete Guide to Small Appliance Disposal: Eco-Friendly Solutions

How to Dispose of Small Appliances, And Why it Matters Why Your Old Toaster Matters More Than You Think That coffee maker gathering dust in your cabinet. The toaster that burns everything now. The blender with the mysteriously loose blade. We all have them—small...

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...
“Who Takes Old TVs?” And Other Questions About TV Disposal

“Who Takes Old TVs?” And Other Questions About TV Disposal

Old TVs can take up a huge amount of space in your home. If they’re big and bulky, you only have so many spots where you can store them. When it comes time to upgrade, you don’t want to waste precious storage space on a defunct TV. You’ll definitely be looking for...

Solar Panel Recycling 101

Solar Panel Recycling 101

Solar Panel Recycling 101 Solar power has been exploding in popularity in recent years. These days, when people think about how to dispose of electronics, solar panels need to be factored in. They’re touted for their sustainability, but to be truly earth-friendly,...

How to Use Old Batteries

How to Use Old Batteries

Most of us have a junk drawer filled with brittle rubber bands, dried-up pens, and lifeless batteries clanking around every time you try to dig out a twist tie. It’s really no way to live, though. If you’re sick of all that junk taking up valuable real estate in your...

The Top 7 Benefits of Recycling E-Waste

The Top 7 Benefits of Recycling E-Waste

At this point, we probably shouldn’t have to tell you that we’re big fans of recycling. We’ve been so enthusiastic about the benefits of recycling e-waste that you’re probably well aware of most of the big ones by now. Plus, recycling is kind of a general no-brainer...

What to Bring to Electrical Scrap Buyers

What to Bring to Electrical Scrap Buyers

So, here’s the dilemma. You’ve got a huge pile of old electronics gathering dust in the basement. You’ve got all kinds of computer parts, TVs, cell phones, and who knows what else. It’s all accumulated over the years, and before you knew it, you had a huge pile of...

Different Types of St. Louis Data Destruction

Different Types of St. Louis Data Destruction

  If you’re looking for information on what a St. Louis data destruction company can do for you, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ve compiled some different data destruction examples as well as a brief explainer on what the process entails and why it’s...

Where to Recycle Old TVs: Your Guide to TV Recycling

Where to Recycle Old TVs: Your Guide to TV Recycling

If you’ve got a big, chunky CRT TV taking up valuable space in your basement, it’s a no-brainer that you’d want to get rid of it. Even if you’ve got a newer TV you no longer use, if it’s just gathering dust, it’s not doing you any good. The obvious solution: Look up...

How an E-Recycling Center Works

How an E-Recycling Center Works

You’ve probably heard plenty about how beneficial an e-recycling center can be for the environment — if you haven’t, these centers keep harmful chemicals out of landfills and help reduce the need for mining of finite resources, among other benefits. Amidst all the...

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!