Why
Recycle? Think about it. Every year millions of
computers, monitors and other electronics are
retired. Most of this equipment ends up sitting in a
warehouse, becoming more obsolete, and taking up
valuable space. Because of the toxic nature of their
components, dumping of
computers
and related electronics in landfills is now
prohibited. Federal and state laws have placed
restrictions upon the manner in which computer
equipment is disposed of. The Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act states that businesses are
prohibited from dumping computers and computer
equipment because they are regulated as a toxic
waste product. Computers and monitors contain such
hazardous chemicals as lead, phosphorous, cadmium,
barium and mercury.
The solution is to recycle. Recycling computers can
take different directions. Equipment that is no
longer wanted may still have some value. Depending
on the current market, this equipment can be
remarketed. Many companies are pleased to be able to
recover some value from these assets.
Not all obsolete and unwanted computer equipment is
ready for the end of its life cycle. AET evaluates
each piece of equipment that comes to our warehouse
to determine its condition. While some equipment is
ready for End of Life (EOL) recycling, some
other may be refurbished and remarketed, extending
its useful life. Most of the equipment that is
discarded is demanufactured, that is, it is broken
down into its major parts, e.g. precious metals,
plastics, and glass. Once separated, these parts can
shipped to major refiners who specialize in that
commodity.
Recycling is everyone's responsibility and AET is
here to make it easy for you.
If your
city, county or state no laws on The Disposal of
Computer Equipment, it is coming! Be prepared and
Re-Cycle now. |