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## [5 Reasons to Always Use an R2 Certified or Compliant E-Waste Recycler](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/5-reasons-to-always-use-an-r2-certified-e-waste-recycler)

[November 15, 2019](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/5-reasons-to-always-use-an-r2-certified-e-waste-recycler) [Ilene Lubell](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/author/ilene-lubell)

In companies that handle sensitive client data – like legal, insurance, and accounting firms – IT plays an integral part in overall security \[...\]

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## [How to Decide When to Replace Your Business Electronics](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/how-to-decide-when-to-replace-your-business-electronics)

[June 5, 2019](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/how-to-decide-when-to-replace-your-business-electronics) [Ilene Lubell](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/author/ilene-lubell)

These days, all businesses rely on electronics to some degree to get by. One of the challenges with this is that electronics have a lifespan. It \[...\]

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## [Computer Recycling: How Does it Work?](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/computer-recycling-how-does-it-work)

[February 26, 2019](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/computer-recycling-how-does-it-work) [Ilene Lubell](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/author/ilene-lubell)

Have you ever wondered what happens to your computer when it's recycled?

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## [How Law Firms Can Responsibly Recycle Computers and Maintain Data Security](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/how-law-firms-can-responsibly-recycle-computers-and-maintain-data-security)

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## [6 Reasons for Companies to Invest in Data Shredding for Old Computer Hard Drives](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/6-reasons-for-companies-to-invest-in-data-shredding-for-old-computer-hard-drives)

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Every business has data, lots of data. A single hard drive can contain hundreds, even thousands of confidential, proprietary, or sensitive data \[...\]

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## [Why Is There a Recycling Fee For Electronics?](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/why-is-there-a-recycling-fee-for-electronics)

[April 20, 2018](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/why-is-there-a-recycling-fee-for-electronics) [Ilene Lubell](https://info.mayeralloys.com/ewaste-blog/author/ilene-lubell)

Recycling your electronic waste is essential to protecting the environment and your company's private information. It is essential to making sure \[...\]

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