Why Recycle?

Recycling your old tech and electronics really matters (and so do you!)

Did you know e-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world? And it can also be one of the most destructive when not handled properly. But we’re setting out to help change that one device at a time. Every item you recycle with TechBack makes a difference: for the planet, for our community, and for future generations.

The Good

E-Waste holds valuable materials that industries need to make new electronics. When we safety recover and reuse them, we reduce the need for destructive new mining!

Laptop Angel: HIPAA-compliant laptop recycling in Syracuse NY – TechBack securely destroys hard drives and recovers valuable metals like gold, silver, and copper while planting a tree for every device.
Dead TV: The dangers of e-waste disposal – TVs and CRTs release lead, mercury, and cadmium if not recycled properly. TechBack prevents toxic waste with zero-landfill electronics recycling in Central New York.

The Bad
& The Ugly

But it also contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium that can leach into our soil, water and food supply if not handled properly. 

That’s why we’re so determined to offer free & easy e-recycling to as many people as possible.

More than 50 million tons of e-waste are generated worldwide every year… and less than 20% is formally recycled.

That’s equivalent to throwing away 800 laptops every second (but we can help!)

You help us take recycling
one step further

HOW THE TECHBACK GIVEBACK WORKS

More Recycling = Less Harmful Mining

Recycling reduces the toxic toll of mining on people, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Every device recovered takes us one step closer to protecting the earth’s most precious resources.

Electronics recycling recovers silver from solder and connectors, reducing toxic cyanide and mercury mining impacts. TechBack makes silver recovery safe and sustainable in Syracuse and Central NY.
Gold recovery from CPUs, connectors, and circuit boards – TechBack prevents toxic gold mining while recycling electronics securely and planting trees across Central New York.
RECOVERED FROM
Circuit boards, connectors, CPUs

RECYCLING IMPACT
Prevents toxic cyanide/mercury use
& massive land disruption
RECOVERED FROM
Solder, switches, connectors

RECYCLING IMPACT
Reduces high energy use
& water contamination from mining
Aluminum recycling from casings, frames, and heat sinks reduces deforestation from bauxite mining. TechBack keeps aluminum in circulation with state-certified electronics recycling.
Copper recycling from circuit boards and wiring – TechBack prevents destructive open-pit copper mining by recovering copper responsibly through e-waste recycling in Upstate New York.
RECOVERED FROM
Casings, heat sinks, frames

RECYCLING IMPACT
Reduces deforestation from bauxite mining & energy-intensive refining
RECOVERED FROM
Wiring, circuit boards, power supplies

RECYCLING IMPACT
Prevents destructive open-pit mines
& habitat loss
Platinum recovery from circuit boards and capacitors prevents hazardous chemical use in mining. TechBack ensures platinum and other precious metals are ethically recycled in Syracuse.
Iron recovery from electronics chassis and screws reduces the need for high-energy ore mining. TechBack recycles iron and steel components responsibly with zero landfill in Syracuse NY.
RECOVERED FROM
Circuit boards, capacitors

RECYCLING IMPACT
Prevents hazardous waste
& water pollution from mining
RECOVERED FROM
Chassis, screws, shielding

RECYCLING IMPACT
Cuts down intensive ore extraction
& lowers CO₂ emissions
Rare earth element recycling from magnets, speakers, and lenses avoids toxic, unregulated mining. TechBack protects ecosystems while recovering rare earths responsibly in New York State.
Tin recovered from solder on circuit boards reduces demand for unethical tin mining linked to human rights abuses. TechBack offers responsible electronics recycling with R2-certified partners.
RECOVERED FROM
Magnets, speakers, motors, lenses

RECYCLING IMPACT
Avoids toxic, unregulated mining
& protects vulnerable ecosystems
RECOVERED FROM
Solder on circuit boards

RECYCLING IMPACT
Reduces demand for mining linked
to human rights abuses

How it started

How it’s going

Together we can change the stats

Local impact, right here at home

When you recycle with TechBack, you’re keeping toxins out of our local air, soil and water while supporting of a circular local economy. Every device we recover is rescued or responsibly dismantled to keep valuable materials in use, reducing pollution and while giving your old tech a second-life.

Global impact, where mining hits hardest

Through our TechBack GiveBack program, your recycling efforts help restore ecosystems by planting trees in some of the world’s most critically deforested regions, protecting wildlife and slowing ecosystem disruption. While the resources recouped from every device recycled simultaneously reduces the need for destructive new mining in places like South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Every item you recycle with TechBack

  • bullet Protects natural resources
  • bullet Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
  • bullet Prevents toxic pollution from mining & waste
  • bullet Supports a circular economy

How it started

How it’s going

Together we can change the stats

Local impact,
right here at home

When you recycle with TechBack, you’re keeping toxins out of our local air, soil and water while supporting of a circular local economy. Every device we recover is rescued or responsibly dismantled to keep valuable materials in use, reducing pollution and while giving your old tech a second-life.

Global impact, where mining hits hardest

Through our TechBack GiveBack program, your recycling efforts help restore ecosystems by planting trees in some of the world’s most critically deforested regions, protecting wildlife and slowing ecosystem disruption. While the resources recouped from every device recycled simultaneously reduces the need for destructive new mining in places like South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Every item you recycle with TechBack

  • bullet Protects natural resources
  • bullet Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
  • bullet Avoids pollution from mining & waste
  • bullet Supports a circular economy

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