Are You Securely Trading In Your Old Devices?
How Many Smart Devices Get Traded-In?
The research from mobile device lifecycle management company MCE Systems found that on average, American households have four or more old phones in the household, or about 550 million nationwide. The study included over 3,000 respondents and revealed only 15% of new smartphones are sold as part of a trade-in, the report said.
About 42% of consumers have never traded in their devices, and of those, 66% have never even considered doing so. The average person uses their cell phone for two years before upgrading to a newer model. And the average laptop is used for three to four years before it’s replaced. That’s a lot of electronic waste accumulating in landfills each year.
Why is Storing an Old Laptop or Cellphone Risky & Dangerous?
Most electronics contain loads of information, some of it can be confidential. A smart phone can contain as much information as a computer hard drive. Also, the lithium ion batteries in electronic devices can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. If they’ve been damaged or have some kind of defect, they can cause devastating fires. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that there were more than 25,000 issues involving fires or overheating stemming from lithium ion batteries in a five-year period
How to Dispose of Old Laptops and Smart Devices?
But there’s a better way to deal with your old devices than just tossing them in the trash. You can recycle (or e-cycle) them! Not only does e-cycling help reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills, but it also saves space & keeps your confidential information safe.
So it’s important to recycle your old devices through a certified e-cycling provider and is also NAID certified to properly destroy the information on the devices. Ship n Destroy makes it easy to destroy your old devices securely while keeping them out of landfills or being a fire hazard in your home or office. Cell phones can be destroyed for as little as $5, while laptops and desktops can be securely destroyed for free! Hard-drive destruction for as little as $10. Everything can be shipped securely to our NAID certified facility for safe, secure disposal. Learn more at shipndestroy.com