Can Electronics Be Recycled?

A lot of people have old broken pieces of electronic equipment that they aren't using just stored up in their house somewhere because they don't know what to do with them. They might even think that one day they will have them fixed and be able to use them again. That is usually not the case because now it is easier, quicker and cheaper to just go out and buy a new piece of electronic equipment rather than repairing the old broken one. The thing is, people don't realize that it is popular, common and smart to recycle old electronics now. There are special companies specifically designed to come and pick up your old items for you to take them off your hands and dispose of them the proper way. Recycling companies will come and get your recycling items from you and take them to their recycling plant. At the plant they will separate them into categories according to what they are because each different type of electronic equipment is made with different materials. Different metals go in different categories. Mercury for example is poison. If that is disposed of improperly then it can pollute water, animals and even us. It is harmful to touch and even more harmful to swallow. Mercury poisoning can cause death in animals and in humans. Lead is a big problem too. It is used in computer monitors to block the radiation. Lead can cause brain damage in humans and if breathed in can cause cancer and even can be fatal. It is used in many things as a helpful tool to make them last longer, like house paint for example, but can be more harmful. Plastics obviously are harmful to the environment. They can be melted down at a recycling factory and used in new electronics or other things rather than making new plastics that will only worsen the condition of the earth. Calling a recycling company isn't difficult. All you have to do is find one in your area and have them come and pick up your items. There is no pick up that is too large or too small for them to come and pick up. They are happy that you are contributing to the process of making the planet cleaner. Recycling is a good way to do your part on the planet to make it a better place for yourself and for everyone else. It is important to contribute however you can to preserve the earth's state. Whether you have a giant flat screen T.V. or a tiny cell phone, any little bit helps.

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