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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

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

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...
Why You Should E-Cycle Electronics

Why You Should E-Cycle Electronics

When it comes to electronics, we always need the latest upgrades and devices on the market. The production of these electronics takes a lot of labor and resources. All electronic devices contain chemicals and metals that can be harmful when introduced to the...

Proper Copper, Electronics, and Circuit Board Recycling

Proper Copper, Electronics, and Circuit Board Recycling

A Comprehensive Guide to Copper Circuit Board Recycling 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...

The Benefits of Recycling Your Computer

The Benefits of Recycling Your Computer

For most people, upgrading your computer is a well thought out event. Major computer enthusiasts can spend months deciding on the right components, purchasing them, and actually building their PC. Casual tech owners may only spend a few moments at their local store...

Everything You Need to Know About Copper Recycling

Everything You Need to Know About Copper Recycling

Copper Recycling: A Valuable Waste Reducing Method We only have a limited amount of materials on this planet. We use things at an alarming rate, and it isn't slowing down any time soon. Even things that we take for granted every day could end up becoming a rare...

UPS Battery Backups and Recycling: What You Need to Know

UPS Battery Backups and Recycling: What You Need to Know

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 emergency power to a load when...

Lead-Acid Battery Recycling: What You Need to Know

Lead-Acid Battery Recycling: What You Need to Know

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 too toxic. Lead-acid...

Computer and Flat Screen TV Repair in Edwardsville, IL

Computer and Flat Screen TV Repair in Edwardsville, IL

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 need an easy and convenient way to...

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!