| What happens to your old computers, monitors, | | | | seeping into local streams from the computers |
| keyboards, mouse etc once you've upgraded to | | | | being dumped at the local landfill, no wonder the |
| the latest model, are you just taking them to the | | | | planet is in dire need of repair. |
| local landfill?. This article will outline the hazards | | | | The right way to dispose of these environmental |
| with computer recycling and what should be done | | | | hazards is to check with your community to see |
| with your old computers once you have upgraded. | | | | if there is a program set up to receive older |
| What's the big deal anyway the old computers | | | | CRTs and TVs for recycling. Where I live there is |
| can just go out with all our other rubbish. The | | | | a central point where we could go to drop of all |
| biggest concern is with CRTs and the monitors | | | | our old computers and electronic gadgets that we |
| they contain approximately 4 pounds of lead per | | | | no longer wanted or needed. |
| unit. The lead cannot be physically broken down | | | | No matter what the item is that you want to |
| like other waste and over time the whole landfill | | | | recycle, there is a way to do it, all you need to |
| will become contaminated from the lead toxin's. | | | | do is make a phone call or two and you will have |
| I think we know all the dangers associated with | | | | done your part to follow the recycling laws, and |
| lead poisoning and the health problems that can | | | | do your bit to help clean up the planet. So that |
| occur including:o Learning disabilitieso Behaviour | | | | about raps up this article, next time you upgrade |
| problemso High doses of lead has been presento | | | | to that brand new computer do the right thing |
| Seizureso Commao Death | | | | and recycle that old computer and any unwanted |
| If that's not enough there is also lead toxins | | | | gadgets. |