Disassembly
With technology’s rapid development, the speed of electronic device replacement can be dizzying. These continuous upgrades and new devices generates an ever-increasing amount of E-waste to be recycled. Disassembly is a key step in the process of disposing E-waste; affecting environmental pollution, the recovery value and staff safety.
Improper or informal E-waste disassembly processes can be harmful to the environment in a variety of ways. Dumping compressor oil, smashing lead display monitor tubes and burning plastics are just a few of the ways in which informal disassembly can harm the environment. Moreover, many E-waste products contain toxic heavy metals (such as mercury, chromium and lead) which can seriously harm technicians if these materials are handled improperly.
Flexcycle Disassembly
To combat these risks, Flexcycle has developed a modern processing system based around our years of experience in the electronic recycling and E-waste recycling sector. In the spirit of ingenuity, we are continuously upgrading our recycling skills and knowledge to efficiently disassemble E-waste. Our staff is regularly trained in new and innovative ways to ensure each member of our team has a vast knowledge of dismantling an array of E-waste products; safeguarding them from any dangers of the dismantling process.
Additionally, we work to maintain a “Zero Landfills” policy for any of the end of life electronics dismantled. Achieving sustainable development of the environment through the best ideal way to waste management and electronic recycling is the ultimate goal of Flexcycle.
Disassembled Design
Firstly, disassembly and recycling is much more convenient if the manufacturer uses fewer parts in the design of the product.
Secondly, the fewer fasteners used, the better to disassemble and recycle. Unifying the specifications of the screws and other parts of the productions makes disassembly much more convenient. Disassembling multiple products with the same tool rather than using several tools for one product is much more efficient.
Thirdly, only use nuts and bolts when necessary; screws are much faster to implant or remove.
Lastly, providing product destruction and recycling instructions can be very helpful for the recycler when disassembling the product and recognizing the recycled parts; making the entire disassembly and recycling process safer and easier.
