Whenever we talk about landfills, we imagine a place that is
full of unwanted items. Each of the landfills presents an unpleasant look that
can be saved with proper E Waste
Recycling. All the items sitting in a landfill, especially e-waste, pose a
threat to the environment and health. These problems need to be addressed along
with various measures we can take.
Toxin Is A
Big Problem
The majority of the items that end up in landfills contain
electronic unwanted items. About all these electronic items have toxins in them
that are eventually leaked in the soil and mixed with soil or the groundwater.
These toxins are hazardous to health and the environment as they can stay there
for many years. Items such as computers and televisions contain arsenic, lead,
acids, and many other materials that can create damage to the
environment
and air.
How to
tackle the toxin problem?
In order to tackle the problem, the landfills are being
designed that contain synthetic materials. It will be helpful in preventing
toxins like mercury from getting into the soil and water. The toxins will be
directed to pipes and ultimately sent to the sewer allowing them to be retained
there.
Leachate
Can Be Threatening
Leachate is a liquid that is created from water filters that
are traveling through the broken landfill waste and picking up toxins as it
moves forward. The rain falling on the landfill also contributes to the
creation of leachate. As the water moves forward, the chemical reaction begins
to happen through the decomposed water components.
Leachate is dangerous, which is why many E Waste Recycling
Sydney
and Melbourne services are working on providing e-waste solutions to collect
and dispose of e-waste from residents, and businesses across Australia. If you
have any unwanted electronic items that you need to get rid of, you can drop
off at the nearest collection center or call the right company to come to pick
up.
Greenhouse
Gas Create Problem
Food scraps and other organic materials that make their way
into the landfills usually get press at some corner. However, due to this
process, the oxygen is removed and the items break down. With the passage of
time, it is converted into methane, it is 20 times more lethal than carbon
dioxide. As it gets released in the environment, it creates a problem for the
air we breathe.
New landfills are now made with a substance like a membrane
that is capable to catch methane in the liquid form before it is mixed with the
air. There are about 48.5 million tonnes of waste estimates conducted through a
study by the United Nations. Therefore, the only viable option is to look for
recycling methods that can contribute to the circular economy and help prevent
items from getting dumped into landfills. Recycling will also help
manufacturers to lower down the cost of items due to the low cost of
production.
EcoActiv
Wants To Help!
EcoActiv offers a nation-wide service to pick up e-waste in
Australia. If you live in Sydney, Melbourne or surrounding areas, you can call
your nearest E Waste Recycling
Melbourne or Sydney facility to arrange the
pickup from the provided location and dispose of the electronic waste at a
recycling facility. With a simple call, you can schedule the pickup and the
team will be at your doorstep to collect the unwanted items.