EMIHLE MBANGATHA
North End business, Inca Metals, wants you to bring your old appliances, batteries and power tools to their e-waste buy-back centre from October 14, to prevent toxic chemicals contained in these items from ending up in our soil or water systems.
In honour of International E-waste Week, Inca Metals founder Ben Carelse is offering free drop-offs for e-waste from East London residents until October 19. E-waste includes appliances, power tools, wiring, switches, gadgets, lighting, speakers and computers among other items.
Recycling e-waste is crucial because electronic devices contain hazardous materials, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can harm the environment and human health if not disposed of properly. By recycling e-waste, valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper can be recovered and reused, reducing the need for mining, and conserving natural resources.
It also helps minimise the environmental impact of landfills, prevents toxic substances from contaminating soil and water, and promotes a more sustainable approach to the rapidly growing problem of electronic waste.
Inca Scrap Metals is a company that covers electrical and electronic equipment and its parts that have been discarded as waste without the intention of reusing. The company serves East London, Mthatha and Butterworth and since it opened 10 years ago, it has been filling a critical gap in correctly managing e-waste.
Carelse said: “We collect scraps from businesses or places that require disposal services, even at the prison. We are hosting e-waste week because we want people to take more precautions with recycling their e-waste..”
Pop around to Inca Metals on Beaconsfield road, North End to dispose of any e-waste during next week. For any enquiries please contact: admin@incametals.co.za.
