Recycling

Welcome to the World of Metal Recycling with CJD E-Cycling At CJD E-Cycling, we understand the crucial role scrap metal recycling plays in protecting our planet and providing valuable resources for numerous industries. As environmental stewards,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

One of the largest industries in the world is scrap metal recycling. Recycling copper wire or any other copper scrap is part of the restore, renew, and recycle culture that is a fast-growing practice in most communities. Like with every…

Wondering what to do with that outdated computer you have lying around the house? If you are, you can scrap a computer for metals and recycling the components is the way to go. It ensures you dispose of the electrical components correctly and…

Electronic Recycling The average consumer has certainly heard of the benefits of gaining cash for electronic scrap recycling. Growing up, there was always someone in the neighborhood or at school who collected cans and scrap metals on the side…

Introduction The purchase of electronic devices has grown exponentially in recent years, and their lifespan has become increasingly shorter. Most of the items end up in landfills; they aren't degradable and contain high toxins. The chemical…

About Copper   Copper or 29Cu is the 29th atomic number on the periodic table of elements. Copper is a naturally occurring metal. This means it occurs in a way that makes it usable as metal and made into any number of items. Throughout…

Copper is an element and mineral, important for your everyday life. Copper is considered a key industrial metal due to the malleability, resistance to corrosion, high ductility, and electrical and thermal conductivity. When metals used in the…

There is a great deal of satisfaction that comes with "going green" and recycling your computer components, or circuit boards with a recycling company, but did you know you can also make some extra money by choosing to take on this type of endeavor? Examples…

Ever wonder how UPS batteries are disposed of when they are no longer used?  Let's start with what exactly is a UPS.  The term UPS, stands for an “uninterruptible power supply/source,” and is a battery or flywheel backup that provides…

You may wonder what happens to your old car battery when it is replaced with a new one. In most cases, it will get recycled. Car batteries, which are lead-acid type batteries cannot be disposed of in incinerators or landfills because they are…

  As a family-owned recycling company, CJD E-Cycling is committed to providing our customers with the absolute best service each and every day. With electronic waste now being banned from landfills in Illinois, we realize our customers…

If your office needs cleaning, or clearing of clutter and junk, CJD E-Cycling should be your first port of call. Leave all the grunt work to us, while taking advantage of our highly competitive prices. CJD E-Cycling can provide a range of office…

Slowly, as most refrigerant options become costlier to develop and use, HVACR experts are looking into refrigerant recycling programs. This is a process that can help reduce the contaminants found in the refrigerant, allowing it to be reused…

The term electronic scrap recycling (or e-scrap recycling) is used to refer to the industry where money is traded for old electronic devices and metals with the aim of refining and re-purposing them as precious metals. Of course, the types of…

Battery recycling might not be at the top of everyone's list but it certainly should be. On average, every household in the United States has a minimum of least 10 batteries lurking in every corner. At least 8 of these batteries are thrown out…

Light bulb recycling is a lesser known recycling service. Most people are well-aware of other recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, tin, and even electronic devices and gadgets. However, light bulb recycling is very…

Christmas lights recycling is probably one thing that most homeowners do not give much importance to. When the Christmas season is over and you realize that your lights are not fully functional anymore you do not think twice about just putting…

Why recycle your old computers and electronic devices? Our current culture tells us to simply discard old electronic devices the moment we get a new one so recycling is not our top priority. However, such practices can often lead to negative…

E-cycle or electronics recycling is the practice of reusing or recycling computer or electronic parts. It can be as simple as giving your laptop to one of your relatives or as complex as breaking your machine down into usable raw materials for…