What are the harmful componets in a computer and possible ways to dispose them?
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The old CRT computer monitors contain several pounds of lead and lesser amounts of other toxic chemicals including mercury, cadmium, copper, and barium. CRT computer monitors are labeled as toxic waste. The batteries that are used in cell phones and other items are also toxic.
The computer also contains small amounts of gold and silver (in total about an ounce). An ounce of gold is still quite valuable and helps to cover the recycling expense.
Often the local government will sponsor a monthly drop off of old technology. You should contact your local agency and ask when the next drop off is. If your local agency does not offer you you can contact your computer manufacturer. Many computer manufacturers offer a take-back program.
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Circuit boards are soldered with lead, so they are harmful. CRT monitors are full of nasty bits too. The cases are usually made from aluminum, so they can be recycled once stripped down. Here are some options:
-Your city should have a scheduled electronics collection a couple times per year to properly dispose of these things.
-If you just bought a new computer, most companies like Dell and Apple will take back the old one for recycling. Just call customer service and explain your situation. They should be able to mail you a lable that you can affix on your box to ship it back.
-In most cities there are also companies that specialize in computer recycling. Just google "computer recycling yourcity" and you should come up with a few. They will refurbish components that can be reused and tear down the cases for scrap recycling.
What ever you choose, please remove the hard drive. Do not send that anywhere without destroying it first. Once you have pulled your personal data off, the easiest way to render the data completely un readable is to unscrew the case, open it up and allow the platters to oxidize for a few days.
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