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Proper and Sensible Disposal of Obsolete Electronics
Dear Neighbors,
If you haven't given much thought to what happens to your old
computers, cell phones, and other worn-out electronic gizmos,
perhaps you should. How come? Well....
- Too many obsolete computers and cell phones are piling up in landfills and becoming potential waste hazards.
- Many people simply don't know about their options to dispose of their old electronics properly.
- This explains what you can do to help.
That is what happens when old cell phones, computers and other household electronics end up in landfills. There are many heavy metals contained in cell phones and computers and they can become unleashed in to our groundwater, contaminating our water supply.
ERT (Electronic Recycling and Trading) of central Austin works with individuals, schools, corporations and other community associations to make recycling electronics as easy as possible. You can call them (512) 927-2300 x 315 for more information or to set up a recycling drive with your business or organization.
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Best Regards, -- |
Phil Kuhlenbeck Electronic Recycling & Trading, Inc. 6106 Baldwin Dr, Austin, TX 78724 phil.kuhlenbeck@ertinc.net |
- LEAD:
- Affects almost every organ and system and the kidneys and central nervous system are most vulnerable serious damage.
- MERCURY:
- Long term exposure can cause brain damage and damage to the lungs and kidneys.
- CADMIUM:
- Breathing in Cadmium will damage the lungs and cause stomach irritations.
- PLASTICS/PVC:
- Liver, nerve damage, immune reactions and skin irritations.
- BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS:
- skin, abdominal and joint pain. Affects the liver and thyroid and the EPA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services classifies it as a likely carcinogen.
- ARSENIC:
- damages blood, skin, kidneys, prostate and liver--synonymous as a deadly poison.
- BERYLLIUM:
- Acute beryllium disease has symptoms similar to pneumonia and make it difficult to breathe.
- HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM:
- Causes damage to kidneys, stomach and lungs.
- BARIUM:
- damages brain, liver, kidneys, spleen and stomach.
