Why should one recycle computer and electronic equipment?
Because of the presence of these hazardous or toxic substances, state and federal hazardous waste regulations may apply to handling disposal of certain types of computer and electronic equipments. These regulations make businesses potentially liable for improper disposal of computer and electronic equipments. Reusing and recycling of computer and electronic equipments is a beneficial alternative to disposal. Reuse and recycling reduces the amount of toxic and hazardous substances that may enter the environment through disposal of computer and electronic equipments. By extending the useful life of products, reuse conserves the energy and raw materials needed to manufacture new products, and doing so reduces the pollution associated with energy use and manufacturing. Recycling computer and electronic equipments also conserves energy and raw materials and reduces pollution in manufacturing by allowing product constituents, such as metals and plastics, to be reclaimed and used in other pro
