Setting Up Faster And More Efficient Tech Changes

Have you been through painful, tiring, annoying tech changes at your current business or in the past? Having to endure computer system upgrades, removing massive amounts of machinery, or bringing in new office equipment through the doors of a business is enough to make anyone think twice about coming into work, but not all businesses plan these moving days efficiently. To cut down on the exhaustion, frustration, and misplaced devices, here are a few technology removal and recycling planning points:

Stack And Dismantle By Area

One of the worst things to do when moving out any type of equipment is to take it outside one at a time. Too many computer replacements and desk system removals involve a person taking out a bunch of cables, then taking out the computers one by one after every disconnect. 

A much more controlled method would be to dismantle everything in the general area while bundling related items. Using computers as an example, workers should have a box or bin for the mouse, keyboard, monitor cables, and any other related peripherals and cables. The computers are stripped down to the tower and peripheral level, and nothing leaves the room until the entire room is in a neat package to leave later.

Do the same for every room if you have available space, or relocate to another room while keeping walking distance to a minimum. The key is to not have fatigue caused by walking in and out of the building with a load while there are still systems that need to be taken apart. Tired dismantling can lead to damage, and many of these parts can be sold or reused.

Breaking Down Further For Recycling

If the systems are too old or too damaged to be sold to people who need computers, recycling is the next step. In many states, it's illegal to throw away electronics with the general trash, so you may as well try to make a profit out of the law.

The standard recycling plan involves taking computers out to either a roll out dumpster for loading or recycling for specific materials. For many businesses, it's easier to just take everything out as whole devices as long as the recycling rate isn't a ripoff.

You need to make sure that the recycling rate isn't a ripoff.

Rates for individual materials such as gold, copper, tungsten, and aluminum change on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the average rates for whole devices such as computers, copiers, printer, or other devices may be at a slower-changing rate. You may need to have a few sample devices dismantled and measured against individual rates to be sure--or at least the rates for more expensive materials such as gold or platinum.

This once again depends on if your business has enough working area. Electronics should be dismantled by trained professionals who can separate items by the component level. Recycling bins can be provided by the same company that delivers your roll off container, making it easier to divide recyclable materials to hold onto until specific recycling rates are in a good position.

Finally, the removal. With everything dismantled to your desired level, an organized march out of the building, to the container area, and back inside can keep everyone safe and moving at a good pace.

Contact a recycling professional to discuss roll off container schedules, smaller bins for materials, and dedicated dumpsters for recyclable separation. Contact a company like East Central Sanitation & Recycling for more information and assistance.