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.
Many electronics recyclers take more than just computers. Call ahead to check prices and find out if the recycler will accept home appliances such as irons, hair dryers, space heaters or small kitchen appliances. These appliances contain many of the same materials as computers, and can be recycled.
Consult these resources for more information:
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.
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Also iPods, video games, DVDs, digital cameras, GPS, calculators
Accepts donations of computers and cars to fix and resell to non-profits and low-income families
Accepts anything that plugs in except appliances
Accepts any computer related items, call first for large quantities
Charge for monitors
Accepts all computers and electronic equipment except fire detectors
Only computer related e-waste
Hard drive destruction, electronic collection
Computer Donation Agencies
Please contact organization before delivering materials.
May charge for monitor.
Accept computers with Pentium processors