Disposal of household appliances and recycling of end-of-life appliances is currently becoming a serious problem for mankind. It's one thing when a small electrical appliance breaks down - an iron or a mixer. But what should you do if the refrigerator or TV is to be replaced. How to get rid of equipment so as not to harm the environment and human health?

What is recycling?

Recycling is the complete elimination or recycling of household appliances or other waste.

The correct disposal of old household appliances ensures the safety of the ecological situation

The main objectives of this area of ​​production are:

  • collection of material;
  • storage;
  • transportation;
  • sorting;
  • neutralization;
  • or liquidation.

The whole process is strictly regulated by regulatory documents and is constantly monitored for compliance with established requirements.

The meaning and role of technology recycling

Disposal of old appliances allows you to solve issues that arise for people who do not know what to do with old household appliances when they plan to purchase a more modern and improved model or replace worn-out equipment.

Proper organization of this process allows solving many issues, including economic and environmental ones.

From an economic point of view, the recycling of household appliances is beneficial in that it allows you to reuse materials in industrial production, in addition, some types of appliances contain a certain amount of precious metals.

Environmental issues in the modern world are becoming increasingly relevant and require the attention of all mankind.

It is enough to know that:

  • the processes of decay and oxidation of metals lead to an extremely negative impact on all living organisms and the condition of the soil;
  • in the manufacture of electronic circuits, low-quality materials are often used, and when they decompose, a huge amount of toxic toxic substances enters the ground;
  • the decay period of plastic can be up to 50 years, depending on the size;
  • rubber is produced mainly from recycled materials, it practically does not decompose, but at the same time contributes to environmental pollution.

Based on the above, unauthorized removal of household appliances to landfills should not be carried out. This should be done only by specialized organizations.

Electronics recycling

The procedure for separating household appliances for disposal

Depending on the dimensions and internal structure of old household appliances and special requirements for its elimination and processing, there is a conditional division of recyclable equipment. Separately grouped:

  • Refrigerators and freezers, as well as air conditioners. The disposal of this type of equipment has its own characteristics. First of all, it is necessary to completely pump out freon - an extremely dangerous substance for the environment. This is followed by sorting the components of the devices into plastic, metal parts, glass. Generators and other electrical equipment are delivered to special workshops for extraction.
  • Washing machines are another type of large household appliances that are sorted into a separate group for the recycling process. The technology of working with them is similar to the recycling of refrigeration equipment.
  • Televisions - the disposal of kinescopes is a rather complicated process, which is handled by only a few organizations in Russia. The main goal is to recover precious metals for recycling.
  • Mobile phones, smartphones - these devices contain up to 80% of components that can be recycled. Now there are many programs that will help you get rid of your mobile device easily and safely.
  • Household hair dryers, electric coffee grinders, coffee makers and other small household appliances represent the last group of appliances to be recycled.

When planning to replace household appliances with new ones, first of all, you need to decide on a way to eliminate old equipment. What are the methods of disposal?

Sell ​​or donate?

The easiest way to eliminate still usable but outdated technical equipment is to sell it on specialized sites or forums. Many people cannot afford to buy new equipment at high prices, so they try to buy it at a low cost from their hands. But if a person wants to get rid of the equipment, observing all the requirements, then there are several possibilities for this.

Order for export to special landfills

When ordering the removal of household electrical equipment to landfills intended for this purpose, you will have to pay a set fee. In addition, before concluding an agreement, it is necessary to check whether the company carrying out the transportation has the necessary permits and licenses to carry out such activities.

Service companies and special services

The household appliances recycling service, unlike other companies, not only disposes of unnecessary household electrical appliances for free, but also pays a certain amount to the customer for the opportunity to take it out for further processing. You just need to call the service dispatcher and leave a request for the export of household appliances.

Service companies also deal with the disposal of household appliances, but, as a rule, each of them specializes in a particular group of appliances.

Some only offer recycling services for refrigerators or washing machines. Others are engaged in the export of only computer equipment.

Recycling programs

All sorts of promotions and programs conducted by large retail chains have gained the greatest popularity at the present time. This is a great opportunity not only to get rid of outdated household appliances for free, but also to get a good discount on the purchase of new modern equipment for the home. Trading companies also have their own benefit, as they are an intermediary between the recycling company and the public. They also get good advertising and the ability to maintain low prices for their goods. Where are recycling activities most often carried out?

Eldorado is perhaps the most popular consumer electronics company in the world. The program for the acceptance of unnecessary electrical appliances from the population is held 2 times a year, and has a variety of names, for example: "Total recycling", "Change the old to the new" and the like. Discounts on goods here are directly dependent on the category of goods, their value is from 1 to 20%.

Recycling program from Eldarado

According to the rules, during the campaign, large household appliances are disposed of, as well as small household appliances, digital, audio, and video equipment. In the case of registration of the service of delivery of goods, the old equipment is taken out free of charge.

"Technosila"

The Technosila retail chain also regularly holds similar promotions. Despite the fact that the goods declared in the action are divided into separate categories, there is a large choice for buyers. The amount of the discount is calculated depending on the price of the purchased equipment, it varies from 5 to 20%.

This is only a small part of the opportunities provided by modern entrepreneurs to the population, which allow them to get rid of unnecessary items. At the same time, a person is not only freed from financial expenses, but also receives tangible benefits. By such joint efforts, it is possible to achieve a significant improvement in the ecological state of the planet. Currently, this task is in the first place all over the world.

Video: Electronics recycling

A person is surrounded on all sides by technology and various devices. Each of us has a microwave oven, a washing machine, an electric kettle and much more at home. No matter how long the manufacturers promise, everything breaks down and becomes obsolete. We know how to use serviceable household appliances, but what to do with them after they are out of order and there is a need to get rid of them?

Why a landfill is not a place for old equipment

All modern devices are made from hazardous materials that can have a negative impact on the environment:

  • Metals. In the process of oxidation and decomposition, it releases toxic substances into the soil and water, which poisons plants and animals.
  • Electronics. Circuits and other parts are made from low quality plastic alloys. These components also emit toxic substances and do not decompose.
  • Plastic and polyethylene. They have a long decay period. Dangerous for nature and human health.
  • Wiring. It consists of rubber, plastic and metals, the joint decay of which contributes to the appearance of combined toxic substances.
  • Rubber. Practically does not decompose. Contaminates soil and air.

So, one electric kettle thrown into the trash can not only harm the environment, but also cause dangerous diseases in humans. Therefore, in no case should you throw away the devices in a landfill.

All old and unnecessary small-sized equipment must be properly disposed of. To do this, there are many simple and affordable ways.

What falls under the term "small appliances"

Small household appliances are the broadest class of appliances and electronics, which includes devices for the home, kitchen or personal care. It:

  • aerogrills;
  • blenders;
  • pancakes;
  • yogurt makers;
  • coffee makers and coffee machines;
  • kitchen scales;
  • Food processors;
  • kitchen machines;
  • mixers;
  • mini ovens;
  • ice cream makers;
  • multicookers;
  • meat grinders;
  • steamers
  • curling iron;
  • juicers;
  • toasters;
  • irons
  • fryers;
  • bread makers;
  • teapots;
  • sewing machines;
  • electric grills.

We sell equipment for scrap

You can get rid of unnecessary small-sized devices by handing them over to a scrap metal collection point. As mentioned above, all appliances are made of metal, which can be recycled. So you will not only solve the issue with the device taking up space, but you will also be able to earn a monetary reward and take care of the environment.

You can hand over for processing to a scrap collection point absolutely any equipment that you no longer need for one reason or another. If you have any problems with transportation, there is a pick-up service at every recycling point.

How to find a scrap collection point

In order to find a suitable collection point, you can use the search engine of our website. On the main page, in the top menu bar, find Recycling Points, and then Scrap Metal. On the page that opens, enter your city. In the list that appears, you will find all the recycling points in your city, you will be able to get acquainted with the prices, addresses, telephone numbers, and based on this, choose the one that suits you best.

Everyday life of household appliances recycling

Other ways to dispose of equipment

The collection point is not the only way to dispose of small-sized equipment.

Workshops

With old appliances, you can contact one of the workshops for the repair of household appliances. They often buy up still working devices for parts.

Dismantling of household appliances

Pawnshops

You can sell an unnecessary microwave or coffee maker at a pawnshop. Such organizations will gladly accept your equipment for money. But taking into account that the device should only be in working order.

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If the device that you no longer need is working properly, it makes sense to sell it on one of the classifieds sites. Usually the buyer is in one day.

Appliance Recycling Company

In some cities, there are special organizations for the disposal of household equipment. Employees themselves take out old equipment and send it for recycling.

Exchange in hypermarkets

Hypermarkets specializing in the sale of appliances and electronics also acted to protect the environment from the influence of discarded household appliances. They annually hold promotions for the exchange of old devices for new ones with a small surcharge. Similar actions are offered by Eldorado, Technosila, M-Video, DNS.

Recycling

After disposal, all household appliances go to recycling plants, where they are waiting for the recycling process:

  1. Sorting. Appliances are divided into groups: kettles, microwave ovens, food processors, etc.
  2. Analysis for details. Each device is disassembled, and all components are divided according to the type of material into metal, plastic, etc.
  3. The metal is pressed and melted, and the plastic is crushed into granules. The result is a new material for the production of devices.

Household Appliance Recycling Line

Do you have a lot of equipment in your office or enterprise that is morally obsolete or has fallen into disrepair and cannot be repaired? Ecoprom CFO LLC provides a unique service - free disposal of various types of equipment. It allows our customers not only to get rid of unnecessary equipment, but also save their budget. We recycle:

  • system blocks;
  • monitors;
  • scanners;
  • printers;
  • keyboards;
  • computer mice;
  • boards from computers;
  • network hardware;
  • multifunctional devices (MFPs);
  • servers and server cabinets;
  • various types of household and electronic equipment.

Why is it necessary to dispose of equipment?

Disposal of equipment is required for several reasons. First, electronic equipment contains components harmful to the environment and human health. Secondly, throwing equipment into garbage cans just won’t work, because the administration that controls the landfills will not allow this, fearing penalties. Moreover, for such illegal actions, you can be held administratively liable.

Thirdly, many types of equipment contain non-ferrous and precious metals, which can only be disposed of by the relevant organizations. Fourthly, any equipment, including unused equipment, remains on the balance sheet of the enterprise and requires payment of taxes. In order not to overpay for unnecessary equipment, it must be written off.

What do we offer our clients?

Many legal entities are perplexed how recycling can be free and are looking for a catch in such a service. Our company will really save you from unused equipment without requiring payment for it. We will perform a full disposal and provide you with a full package of regulatory documents. Thanks to this, you can write off unnecessary equipment from the balance of your enterprise and not be afraid of inspections from regulatory authorities.

How can such a service be free? The thing is that we profit from the processing and sale of secondary raw materials (non-ferrous and precious metals, plastic, copper, etc.) from obsolete or unusable equipment. This allows us to cover the cost of recycling your equipment. Therefore, you write off your equipment for free.

It is important to note that we dispose of equipment in strict accordance with applicable laws. Our company has the necessary license, which allows us to legally write off obsolete or broken equipment. Our staff consists of experienced professionals who know all the nuances of equipment disposal. They are able to properly dispose of any equipment in a short time.

The procedure for the disposal of equipment

To dispose of equipment, it is necessary to carry out several activities. In our company, the procedure for free, but legal disposal is as follows:

  • conclusion of an agreement;
  • removal of equipment from your facility;
  • disassembly and sorting of equipment using special equipment into individual elements (ferrous metals, boards containing precious metals, waste, etc.);
  • transfer of raw materials to specialized enterprises that are engaged in its processing;
  • drawing up and providing the customer with the necessary documentation confirming the legal disposal.

We will conduct a technical review. We provide deeds.

Instant write-off

We will write off any equipment quickly and free of charge.

Disposal

We will load, remove and dispose of the equipment free of charge.

ATTENTION!!! The free disposal service is provided for:

Moscow from 70 pieces of equipment or 400 kg.
Moscow region from 100 pieces of equipment or 600 kg.
For the regions of the Russian Federation from 200 pieces of equipment or 1500 kg.
Or by agreement of the parties.

The scheme of work is simple, there are two options:

  • we do a complete free disposal with all regulatory documents or "almost" free, making a profit from the processing and sale of secondary raw materials (plastic, metals, copper, precious metals)

    The recycling service includes:

    Free disposal of office equipment in Moscow, MO and all of Russia and other equipment with full

    Free export of office equipment in Moscow, Moscow Region or all of Russia from your warehouse or a group of warehouses with our loading


  • Or We officially buy from you the office equipment we are interested in using a regular sales contract. You write off and get rid of your old equipment and get good money for it.

In any case, recycling and removal of office equipment free of charge (subject to simple conditions) is carried out in all regions of the Russian Federation, you can also earn some money. Working conditions, of course, are individual in each case and are discussed with our managers.

ATTENTION!!! Disposal is a licensed activity, After 01.07.2016 implementation of the recycling service without NOT ALLOWED! Work only with the owner of the license!

How can a service be free?

It's all in the line of the contract:
The cost of disposal works is compensated by the involvement in the secondary circulation of useful components extracted as a result of processing and disposal of the transferred Equipment.

And that's it! We dismantle equipment, extract and neutralize hazardous chemical components, then electronic scrap goes to refineries to extract precious metals, and plastic, ferrous and non-ferrous metals go to the corresponding processing plants. The profit received covers our expenses for the disposal of your equipment.

But if, SUDDENLY, You insist on paid disposal and do not want to overpay, the Recycling service will cost you only 1 ruble per piece of equipment. In fact, it's FREE.

Although, it must be admitted, in some cases, Electronics recycling in Moscow cannot be absolutely free for you. This is influenced by 2 factors: increased transportation costs (if the equipment needs to be collected at several addresses in Moscow, Moscow Region or various regions of Russia), and a small amount, in which overhead office and storage costs will exceed income from the sale of secondary materials.

Official disposal price 0 rub. in Moscow and MO

Our services:

*Price for recycling up to 70 units / more than 70 units per unit price 0 rub.

0/100 rub.

0/100 rub.

Recycling Monitors (CRT, LCD) price

0/100 rub.

Recycling Scanners price

0/100 rub.

Utilization of the MFP in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation (Many Functional Devices) price

0/100 rub.

Recycling copiers price

0/100 rub.

Recycling Printers in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation price

0/100 rub.

Recycling Keyboards and computer mice price

0/100 rub.

0/100 rub.

0/100 rub.

Utilization of Network equipment (switches, switches, routers, etc.) price

0/100 rub.

0/100 rub.

Utilization of telephones in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation (mobile and stationary) as well as communications

0/100 rub.

Recycling household appliances price

0/800 rub.

0/100 rub.

0/100 rub.

Disposal of industrial equipment

on request

0/100 rub.

on request

Recycling, dismantling and removal of any old equipment where there are boards

on request

Battery disposal

0/20 rub.

Boards from computers, as well as any other printed circuit boards from any devices.

0/0 rub.

The service includes:

  1. Act of technical expertise
  2. Transfer-acceptance certificate
  3. Recycling act
  4. and other closing documents

Why is it necessary to dispose of office equipment?

Along with the legal, there is also a practical need for the disposal of office equipment. Firstly, the administration of any landfill will not allow you to leave a computer on its territory, fearing a fine. Secondly, electronics left unattended on the street or in a trash can have a harmful effect on the surrounding environment. Thirdly, any technique contains precious metals. And finally, fourthly, equipment owned by legal entities, but not used for its intended purpose, remains on the balance sheet of the enterprise, which means that it requires the payment of taxes.

Legal free disposal

In order to engage in the legal disposal of office equipment, you must obtain a license for disposal. But many companies do not want to spend money on obtaining an expensive license, where only money is not always needed, the company must have expensive equipment to carry out activities (crushers, presses, wheeled vehicles), such small companies try to dispose of your equipment the old fashioned way, through the law on the circulation of precious metals. Although since the summer of 2016 in Russia this method is no longer correct.

The order of disposal activities is as follows:

* the conclusion of the contract;

* act of disposal

* export of office equipment;

* disassembly and sorting into separate elements (boards containing precious metals, ferrous metal, waste, etc.);

* transfer of raw materials to specialized enterprises engaged in its processing;

* Drawing up and transfer to the customer of the act of disposal.

The full cycle of work, as a rule, fits in one to two weeks. For each of you, the disposal of office equipment can be a good chance to earn some money, as used electronics are paid at a special rate.

Disposal of household appliances must be carried out correctly in any country, because. devices consist of elements that can decompose in nature for hundreds of years. In addition to long-term biodegradation, devices contain toxic components that are dangerous for our environment. Disposal of such waste is a modern way to solve an environmental problem.

The range of equipment subject to recycling is quite wide. Services involved in the processing and destruction of waste ensure the disposal of:

  1. Large household appliances: washing machines and dishwashers.
  2. Small household appliances: coffee grinders, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, electric kettles, toasters, irons, scales, meat grinders, etc.

Additional Information! According to some dictionaries, household appliances also include consumer electronics, which include video and audio devices, computers and other devices that are also subject to disposal when they fail.

Sometimes there are restrictions on the acceptance of parts of old household appliances for recycling. So, for example, large chain stores of household appliances accept devices in a complete set under the recycling program, and not individual parts of equipment.

Recycling promotions from stores

In the modern world, household appliances become obsolete in a short time, because electrical appliance manufacturers strive to bring new and improved models to the market as quickly as possible. In this regard, for many people, the problem of recycling not only non-working equipment, but also simply obsolete devices becomes an urgent one. For this reason, recycling shares in stores have become widespread. The essence of the program is that large retail chains accept old equipment from the population and in return offer their customers a discount on the purchase of new appliances. Let's take a look at some of the stores that offer recycling promotions.

"El Dorado". The stores of this network enable customers to return almost any household appliances, while the recycling discount can be 1-20% (depending on the type of goods sold). This takes place once or twice a year. This distribution network sends the accepted devices for environmentally friendly processing to the UKO company, with which Eldorado has been cooperating for more than 5 years.

"M Video". This network also accepts household appliances for recycling from customers. The campaign was successfully held for the first time in 2016. There are some restrictions in this network, namely, devices of the brands Loewe, Smeg, Miele, etc. do not participate in the program. M.Video gives a discount when disposing of an old device, even subject to the purchase of new equipment in installments.

The discount received by the client for the purchase of a new product varies depending on the price of the purchased device. The minimum value of a pleasant bonus is 5%, the maximum is 20%. The store accepts any equipment. When ordering the delivery service of the purchased device, the buyer gets the opportunity to export the old device by the employees of this distribution network.

As a rule, household appliances hypermarkets enter into contracts with enterprises that provide recycling of old devices containing a considerable amount of toxic elements (mercury, freon, lead, etc.). A rational approach to the processing of such hazardous waste helps to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

Points of reception and disposal of household appliances

As such, there are very few points for receiving and recycling household appliances in our country (especially in small towns, villages and villages). In some cases, devices can be scrapped for money, but most likely you will not be able to get a decent amount.

Companies accepting equipment for the purpose of subsequent processing can act as recycling points. Such firms either act as intermediaries between the source of waste and the processing enterprise, or independently carry out the purchase and disposal of household appliances. Companies buy large volumes of end-of-life devices or accept them free of charge from legal entities. Some organizations for the acceptance and disposal of equipment in Moscow: CJSC Petromax, Technika, Technostok, etc.

Russian problems of disposal of electronic devices and civilized ways to solve this problem abroad, as well as the stages of processing devices at the Petromax enterprise, are covered in the video

Mobile recycling service

The mobile recycling service differs from stationary points in that the company's employees go to the customer's home or organization and independently dismantle the equipment and transport it to the recycling site.

Such services work on client requests, which are usually submitted by phone or through the company's website. You can quickly find mobile service contacts online.

Turning to such a company, the client receives a number of advantages, namely:

  • material benefit (in some cases);
  • free dismantling and removal of devices;
  • operational execution of work.

Mobile services for the disposal of any devices in Moscow are, for example, the Nautil and Util-Mobil companies.

Recycling household appliances

Proper recycling of household appliances is important for protecting the environment from the negative impact of hazardous materials, saving natural resources and money for various enterprises (it is much cheaper to produce new products from recycled materials). Electrical appliances contain metals, plastic and glass parts, rubber components, etc. Therefore, processing begins with breaking the devices using special equipment. Further, non-metallic components are selected (as a rule, manually) when garbage moves along the sorting line, magnetic metal parts are removed by a separator. After sorting, small plastics are shredded together with non-magnetic metals.

After each stage of grinding the material, the largest parts are separated from the rest of the mass by an automated system. Then separation is carried out, as a result of which non-ferrous metal and plastic material are obtained separately from each other. The resulting raw material is sent for further processing in order to produce the final product.

A simple household appliance recycling line consists of:

  • shredders;
  • conveyors and magnetic separators;
  • equipment providing aspiration and filtration of dust particles;
  • hoods;
  • automatic control system - ACS.

Household appliances, ending up in a landfill, become an extremely dangerous object that damages human health and nature. Therefore, each of us can make a small contribution to protecting the environment by contacting special services for the safe and cost-effective disposal of old and unnecessary household appliances. “No” to junk at home, “yes” to recycling!