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Do Your Devices #SparkJoy?
Okay, we know it might be a little bit early to start talking about spring cleaning but for many people “spring cleaning” is a year round thing. And, with the recent release of the Marie Kondo series on Netflix about her much talked-about KonMari Method many folks are...
Cleaning Up Digital Clutter
The New Year usually inspires new behaviors and cleaning up your digital clutter can be a very good way to kick off the new year on a fresh slate. Just as a cluttered desk undermines productivity, so does a cluttered computer desktop – or any other digital device. ...
How To Get More Life Out Of Your Device Battery
At Data Recycling we’re all about what to do with your devices when they no longer work (a battery that's constantly dying, for instance) or you’ve upgraded to the latest and greatest and need to move on. However, there are some instances when a device isn’t quite...
Did You Know That We Help You With Your Fundraising Events?
While many schools already know that we do not charge for their collection of e-waste, relatively few know that Data Recycling New England also helps schools and their clubs, plus other non-profit organizations with their fundraising efforts. It was at the recently...
What is Degaussing and Why Doesn’t It Work?
In the past, many people looking to dispose of their electronic data safely and securely have turned to “degaussing,” which is essentially the act of using a powerful, specialized magnet to erase the data on a hard drive until it becomes completely irretrievable....
How China’s Waste Import Ban Affects US Electronic Waste Recycling
Until January of this year, China received most of the world’s recyclables. In fact, in 2016 alone China accepted 7.3 million metric tons of recycled plastics alone. However, in July 2017 China announced to the World Trade Organization that they would no longer be...
Electronic Waste is Piling Up – We Have an Answer
For many people across the country, recycling has become a way of life. In some communities not recycling even comes with fines from the municipality – but even the most gung-ho recyclers may not realize that they’re dropping the ball when it comes to recycling their...
3 Things to Do If You Get a New Electronic Device This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches many people across the country and around the globe may be hoping to receive a shiny new smartphone, tablet, or laptop. And while getting a new device is always exciting, there are some security measures that should be taken when you...
See Hard Drive Shredding In Action
Have you ever wondered what the hard drive shredding process looks like, or how long it takes, or what the end result is (besides completely destroyed data that comes with a Certificate of Data Destruction)? Well, now you can see the process in action. Check out this...
What To Do When You Buy A New Device
On September 12 – just as they do every year – Apple unveiled their newest product lineup, including the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, and iPhone X. With these announcements there are surely thousands upon thousands of Apple fans waiting patiently (or not so patiently) to...
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