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Electronics, such as computers, monitors, cell phones and other common household devices pose serious health threats when placed in landfills. These devices often contain heavy metals like lead, cadmium, copper, and chromium.
Electrical switches and relays typically contain about 3.5 grams of mercury each. Mercury switches can be found in some chest freezers, pre-1972 washing machines, sump pumps, electric space heaters, clothes irons, silent light switches, automobile hood and trunk lights, and ABS brakes.
Electronic devices Include:
Cell Phones
Computer Monitors
Computers
Microwave ovens
Printers
Radios
Telephones
Televisions
VCRs
Cell Phones
Cell phones contain hazardous materials which can pollute the air when incinerated and seep into drinking water when buried in landfills. And it's estimated that every year, 150 million cell phones are thrown in the trash or kept in closets or desk drawers. So don't trash old phones. Donate them to Keep California Beautiful (KCB), a public-private partnershop that raises funds for clean-up projects and outreach by collecting cell phones. KCB also helps the environment by keeping cell phones out of landfills. Or send phones to The Wireless Alliance, a cell phone recycling company.
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable betteries from cell phones and other electronic devices can also be recycled.
Contact the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (Call2Recycle) for full details.
