Consumer Electronic Waste in Washington State is a Problem. Reduce the Impact by Visiting McClain Insurance Service in Everett, WA to E-Cycle!
How old were you when you had your first smart phone? How about, a “regular” cell phone? A computer? Typewriter? TV? Radio? Microwave? What happened to all these gadgets that came into and out of your life over the years? Chances are that only a few of them are still around in drawers and closets, and even less are in actual use. The rest… was probably discarded.
London’s “WEEE-Man” illustrates just how much electronic waste the average person produces in a lifetime. Yikes!
As new gadgets quickly become yesterday’s old technology, consumers invest in upgrades while over 82% of electronic devices fill up landfills and incinerators, releasing mercury, lead, cadmium and other harmful substances.
What doesn’t go to local landfills, is often exported to developing nations where workers sort and recycle materials under unsafe and often toxic conditions. Harmful chemicals that are released in the breakdown process often rise into the air as materials are burned, or get washed into rivers and drinking water supplies.
Some countries have developed E-Waste awareness and have passed regulations in an attempt to control the problem. While regulations in the US are still “in the making”, awareness is growing!
Thanks to our amazing local community, we collected over 19.5 TONS of recyclable electronics in just 4 short hours, at our 2012 E-Cycle event. Can you help us beat our own record?
In honor of Earth Day 2013, drop off your old electronics at our McClain Insurance E-Cycle Event on Saturday, April 13th, 2013 from 10am – 2pm! Our office is located at 10410 19th Ave SE, Everett WA, just South of Costco.
Recycle computers, laptops, monitors, TV’s and cell phones for free, and other electronics for a small fee.
Would you like to learn more about E-Waste? Check out this great article.
For this event, McClain Insurance Services is proud to partner with local electronics recycler, E-Waste LLC.
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About McClain Insurance Services:
McClain Insurance Services is an independent insurance agency located in Everett, WA. The agency has represented a number of regional and national insurance companies (including PEMCO, Safeco, Travelers and Progressive) since 1977. McClain Insurance Services offers great insurance options to customers in Snohomish County and Washington. Between our convenient full-service website and our team of licensed, professional brokers make insurance shopping personal, easy, quick and hassle-free.
Independent agents work with you to customize an insurance plan that meets your needs and fits your budget. They can help with all your personal insurance needs: Auto, Home, Renters, Life, Umbrella, Earthquake, Flood, Boat, Motorcycle and RV Insurance.
McClain Insurance Services is a Trusted Choice agency and a member of the Independent Agents Association of America, the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, and the BBB. They are also Charter Members of NSACE – National Society of Agents for Consumer Education.