Electronic holiday decorations don't belong in the trash. Here's how to dispose of them responsibly after the holiday season.
Holiday decorations with circuit boards or batteries -- animated displays, projectors, fiber optic items, battery-powered ornaments -- are among the least-considered e-waste items, yet they contribute significant electronic waste annually in the United States.
Battery-powered decorations should have their batteries removed first. Rechargeable lithium batteries from decorations can go to Call2Recycle drop-offs. Alkaline batteries are technically landfill-legal in most states but are better recycled through programs at Staples or local hazardous waste facilities.
Electronic decorations with circuit boards -- animated displays, projectors, fiber optic items -- qualify as e-waste and should go to a qualified recycler. These items are small enough that most qualified recyclers will accept them as part of a mixed e-waste drop-off.
If your business uses large-scale electronic holiday displays that you upgrade periodically, contact MicroAnt about including them in a larger pickup. We accept mixed electronics and can handle quantities from a single box to a full pallet.
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MicroAnt provides free pickup for businesses across the Chicagoland area. Electronics are processed with documented chain of custody. Certificates of recycling and destruction are included.