E-Waste Education

Michigan has established a structured approach to electronics recycling, with systems in place to help manage e-waste responsibly.

Many Maryland residents ask the same question: Can I throw my old phone in the trash? The short answer: No — and you shouldn’t. Why phones don’t belong in household trash Phones contain lithium-ion batteries and materials that can ignite when crushed in garbage trucks or compacted in landfills. Improper disposal also wastes recoverable materials…