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The Problem: Millions of Tons of e-waste
Discarded computers, televisions, printers, fax machines and copiers are hazardous wastes. When dumped into landfills or improperly
recycled, they pose a hazard to the environment and human health.
Pollutants include: toxic chemicals, heavy metals and non-biodegradable materials, such as mercury, arsenic, cadmium, barium,
silver, selenium, chromium, lead, brominated flame retardants, and numerous types of plastics.
If you do recycle your e-waste, be sure to find a reputable provider and ask where you items really end up. Some non-profit and for-profit
recycling companies simply extract valuable materials (such as copper) and then dispose of the equipment in landfills, or even worse, in
illegal waste dumps. Other times, items and components are loaded into containers and shipped overseas to countries with little or no recycling regulations.
The Solution: "Green" Recycling with Retronics
Recycling of computer and television materials and components - when done properly and responsibly - provides a safe and cost-effective solution.
Recycling TV and computer materials and components, and removing and treating the hazardous components achieves the following goals:
- Conserves resources
- Reduces environmental and public health threats
- Protects worker safety
- Reduces the cost of permanently storing and disposing of hazardous wastes in permitted hazardous waste facilities
With ReTronics you can be certain that your e-waste is being recycled properly. ReTronics will issue you a
Certificate of Recycling & Destruction that guarantees it.
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