Electronic goods have become an integral part of daily living. They are often used for communication, catching up with daily news, data storage and much more. Businesses and individuals are finding it more and more challenging to live without them.
However, electronics such as computers have given rise to an electronic recycling and waste disposal problem. Large quantities of computers are ending up in closets, storage areas, garages, attics, landfills and illegal dumps, when they become obsolete. Because of the environmental concerns, computer recycling is recommended highly for the following reasons:
Hazardous materials: Computers contain components that can prove harmful to the environment. These components include cathode ray tubes which are basically the picture tubes in computer monitors; these glass components contain lead. Printed circuit boards present in computers are also hazardous; they contain mercury, lead, cadmium and chromium. Batteries in computers m
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