How to Recycle Electronics and Electrical Equipment
Electronic waste (e-waste) Recycling
Let’s explore the step-by-step process of e-waste recycling

separating e-waste
Sorting and Shredding
- The journey begins with collecting electronic products through take-back programs, or designated collection points.
- At specialized electronics recycling facilities, workers manually sort and separate different types of e-waste. They examine items to identify reusable parts or components.
- E-waste then undergoes shredding. Powerful machines break down electronics into smaller pieces.
- This step prepares the materials for further processing.

Metallic and Nonmetallic Separation
Removal, and Separation
- Magnets are employed to extract ferrous metals (such as iron and steel) from the shredded e-waste.
- These metals can be recycled separately.
- The remaining mixture is subjected to mechanical separation.
- Techniques like air classifiers and vibrating screens separate metallic components (like copper, aluminum, and gold) from nonmetallic ones (such as plastics and glass).
- Water-based separation is used to further segregate materials as plastic floats.

Keep our gadgets out of landfills and in the recycling loop
Special E-Waste Information
- CRT Recycling Process: Cathode ray tubes (CRTs) from old TVs and monitors require specialized handling due to their lead content.
- Importance of E-Waste Recycling: Proper recycling prevents toxic substances (like lead, cadmium, and mercury) from leaching into soil, water, and air. It also reduces health risks and conserves resources.