As part of its environmental management program, the city of Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba, achieved an important milestone: recycling over 42 tons of electronic waste (e-waste).
This figure dates back to 2014 when the management began. The initiative, driven by the local government along with the Environmental Center, aims to reduce pollution, promote recycling, and raise citizen awareness about the impact of this waste.
Over 42 tons of recycled electronic waste in Carlos Paz
The campaign is carried out free of charge and open to the entire community. This allows residents, businesses, and institutions to safely dispose of obsolete items such as computers, televisions, microwaves, phones, printers, appliances, and other devices.
Electronic waste or e-waste contains hazardous materials such as heavy metals and contaminating plastics. Therefore, their proper disposal prevents the release of toxic substances into the environment, especially in soils and water bodies.
Moreover, many of their components can be recovered and reused, contributing to a model of circular economy and waste reduction.
The municipality highlights the high citizen participation and the sustained commitment of the community in each collection day. This led to surpassing the 42 tons recycled in a decade.
The educational role of the program is also highlighted, promoting responsible consumption habits and environmental sustainability.
Where and When will the Next Collection Campaign be?
The next collection campaign will take place on Thursday, July 4, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Tourism Secretary Parking Lot (Av. San Martín 400).
There, you can deliver unused devices for their proper final disposal.
Villa Carlos Paz establishes itself as an example of responsible management of electronic waste. It is an increasing environmental issue worldwide that requires concrete actions, environmental education, and sustained public policies.
How Electronic Waste Affects the Environment
The unstoppable technological advancements brought by this digital era force users to stay constantly updated.
Every year, new models of computers, cell phones, televisions, among others, are produced, whose lifespan gets shorter and shorter to keep consumption going. The consequences of this go directly to the environment: electronic waste.
How these discards affect the environment and health.
This directly impacts human health. How? The chemical elements and metals that make up each device are highly toxic: they contain mercury, cadmium, and lead.
When disposed of incorrectly and carelessly, the chemicals inevitably seep into the ground, reaching underground aquifers and endangering people, crops, and wildlife alike.
