Learn more about Electronic Waste in UB8
In an area the size of 10.21 kilometers squared UB8 disposes of a lot of electronic equipment, approximately there are 30,991 pieces of electronic devices being used in UB8 and with the continuous increase in technological innovation it is only going to increase meaning the 10,330 pieces of electronic waste items that are discarded annually will be added to, which is a challenge for our environment.
Electronic waste is defined as discarded electrical or electronic devices, it is all electrical and electronic equipment that has come to the end of its ‘useful life.’ This type of waste can be found in UB8’s 14,006 residential properties and 202 active businesses.
The following are the range of waste types that could be regarded as electronic waste:
- Computers
- Laptops
- Monitors or televisions
- Mobile phones
- Servers
- Tablets
- Printers
- Networking equipment
- Anything else that has a plug on it, including lamps, toasters, kettles, etc.
Electronic waste is defined as discarded electrical or electronic devices, it is all electrical and electronic equipment that has come to the end of its ‘useful life.’ This type of waste can be found in UB8’s 14,006 residential properties and 202 active businesses.
The following are the range of waste types that could be regarded as electronic waste:
- Computers
- Laptops
- Monitors or televisions
- Mobile phones
- Servers
- Tablets
- Printers
- Networking equipment
- Anything else that has a plug on it, including lamps, toasters, kettles, etc.