Computers & Electronic Equipment
Computer and electronic waste is one of the fastest growing concerns in the recycling industry. Serious environmental concerns are imminent and the sheer volume of electronics reaching end-of-life further underlines the need for responsible action. The cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in most computer monitors and television screens have x-ray shields that contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead, mostly embedded in glass. The central processing unit (CPU) of a personal computer (PC) typically contains toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. Because of the lead content in the CRTs, they are considered a hazardous waste. Furthermore, businesses in Lincoln and Lancaster County cannot dispose of any hazardous wastes in our local landfill.
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Discusses the benefits of computer waste reduction, waste preventions strategies, values of leasing and take-back agreements, environmental factors to consider when purchasing a computer, case studies for Extended Product Responsibility (EPR), and government efforts to prevent computer waste in the United States.
The EPR2 Project helps identify and prioritize ways to overcome market, economic, regulatory, administrative, and institutional barriers to effective management of electronic equipment throughout its life cycle.
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Accept Donations of cars to fix and resell, Resell to non-profits and low-income families
Accepts anything with a printed circuit board
any computer related items, call first for large quantities
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Computer Donation Agencies
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