| Computers are often just thrown in a dump | | | | with the safe disposal and recycling of computer |
| With technology advancing by leaps and bounds, | | | | equipment. These agencies will collect the |
| older technology is becoming obsolete extremely | | | | computers for recycling for a small fee or at no |
| fast. Most of the time, outdated equipment, | | | | cost depending upon the parts contained in the |
| including computers and their various peripherals, | | | | computers. |
| are just discarded or thrown away in a dump. It's | | | | Recycling programs run by manufacturers |
| important that computer recycling become a part | | | | Manufacturers of laptops, printers, scanners, |
| of our initiative, just like recycling done at home. | | | | copiers etc. also have recycling programs. A few |
| Many hazardous elements such as mercury are | | | | who do include: Sony, HP Compaq, Dell, Apple, and |
| released when there are leaks in computer parts. | | | | Toshiba. |
| This causes a hazard to the environment and isn't | | | | These companies take in old and obsolete |
| beneficial for humans either. Most of the | | | | computers in exchange for credit or discounts |
| computer equipment purchased becomes obsolete | | | | given on new purchases. Be sure to check all the |
| after 5 years. | | | | regulations and the details before you choose to |
| Even after various upgrades, companies and | | | | use their recycling programs. |
| individuals need to buy new computer parts. Many | | | | Donating the old stuff |
| times, it's best to buy new computer equipment | | | | There are many charities and organizations that |
| rather than to continue using the old equipment. | | | | will happily accept old computers. You can also find |
| Old computers can be recycled in many ways, | | | | nearby charities that may be in need of old |
| rather than simply be thrown or dumped in land | | | | computers. Charities that promote children and |
| fills. Many corporations and small home offices | | | | youth education may need the computers that |
| have old computers that are lying in their store | | | | are old but still functional as training tools. If you |
| rooms for want of a better disposal method. | | | | think that the computers can be of help and that |
| With a little bit of tweaking, older computers can | | | | the charity shall benefit, why not donate them |
| still be made to work. These obsolete computers | | | | rather than throwing them away. |
| may just have hard disks with less storage space | | | | Conclusion |
| or slower processing speeds. The latter can often | | | | Many charities may also have their own rules |
| be corrected by adding additional RAM memory. | | | | regarding the types of computer that they can |
| Government programs for recycling | | | | accept. Of course no one is apt to accept |
| There are many government programs now | | | | computers that are 10 or more years old. Also, |
| operational in US for recycling of computers and | | | | don't donate inoperative computers or peripherals |
| computer parts. The government has enacted | | | | to the charity. It serves no purpose, as they will |
| specific laws that deal with disposing of electronic | | | | be unusable. |
| waste include computers. It's important that | | | | Computer recycling is one of the best ways in |
| people check the relevant laws for disposal and | | | | which to provide a safer environment for our |
| recycling of unwanted computers. | | | | future generations and also to meet the needs of |
| There are many agencies that are listed under | | | | charities. Let us all be conscious about the waste |
| county offices as 'waste management programs' | | | | that we generate. |
| or 'computer recycling'. These groups are charged | | | | |