Your HDMI cable is frayed and your blender has seen better days - but before you throw your old electronics in the trash, did you know you can recycle them? In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami & Jake talk with Ben Esquivel of ERS Electronic Recycling Services, LLC in South Sioux City.

Ben's team specializes in breaking down unwanted tech so components can be reused, repurposed and kept out of the landfill.

In this episode, you'll learn: - What items are eligible for recycling. - How much of your old "junk" can actually be reclaimed. - Why even battery-free devices pose an environmental risk if left to rot in a landfill. For more information on ERS Electronic Recycling Services, LLC, please visit this website https://ersewaste.com/

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