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Computer Recycling
Discarded consumer electronics is the fastest growing component of waste, with millions of discarded computer terminals ending in landfills each year. According to the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, the typical computer contains about 4 pounds of toxic materials.
- Lead, contained in cathode ray tubes and circuit boards, can damage the central nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive system.
- Mercury, contained in flat panel displays and switches, can cause brain and kidney damage and birth defects.
- Brominated fire retardants, contained in plastic
housings for electronics, may mimic natural hormones, possibly disrupting a
body's metabolism.
- Polyvinyl chloride, contained in soft plastics used in cables and wires, may produce dioxins if burned.
Georgia Tech and Other State-Owned Property
Georgia Tech has a recycling program in place for State-owned computers. If you have a computer or any type of electronics to be disposed of (whether it is inventoried or non-inventoried) you need to contact the Property Coordinator for your department. They will fill out the proper paperwork to have your equipment picked up and taken to Surplus for recycling.
Personal Property
If you have a personally owned computer that you would like to recycle, or if you'd like more information on this new waste crisis, please contact:
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