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Electronics from the last 20-30 years could contain batteries, Mercury, radioactive materials, and more recently glycol cooling systems. Specialized electronic devices can contain compressed gasses, and other liquids as well. Some of these could be exempted for residential disposal, contact your disposal company/city services for detailed restrictions and exemptions (demand the detailed document or website, many will guess on the phone). The residential exemptions don't apply to businesses, but there still are some exemptions worth checking out with the disposal company in your area. If your electronics contains any of these hazards (look for labels or open it up) and the exemptions don't apply you'll have to follow state & epa guidelines (in the USA) which often requires training and specialized disposal contractors.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoI believe they are motherboards, motherboard batteries, computer monitors, and printer ink cartridges. There might be more...
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What are some environmental issues involved with computers and their components Why dont you just throw it into landfill?
Some of the environmental issues that is involved with computers and their components is that they contain heavy metals. They contain materials that are referred to as non-biodegradable.
Are batteries biodegradable?
No. Batteries contain hazardous chemicals and are extremely dangerous to the environment.
Which components of a cell contain nitrogen?
the middle of it
When petrol is mixture?
Petrol contain a high number of components.
What are non ferrus materials?
Non-ferous materials typically refers to a metal that does not contain Iron.
What percentage of alcohol are excepted from the Hazardous Materials Regulations?
Solutions that contain alcohol at 24 % or less, and that contain no other regulated hazardous materials, are excepted from the US Hazardous Materials Regulations.
i want to get rid of a comptuer and monitor, can some components be thrown away and are there laws that apply only to monitors?
It is illegal to dispose of computer monitors and TV screens unless you go to a certified electronic recycling facility, because these monitors contain materials hazardous to the environment. Check out newtechrecycling.com to find out more, and check in your area for a permitted electronic/computer recycling facility.
What is the best way to dispose of paper in the medical office?
Remove it and recycle it outside if it does not contain hazardous materials. If it does, call a hazardous waste disposal team.
Are there hazardous materials in computers?
The field of hazardous materials systems technology involves substances that are toxic, ignitable, corrosive or reactive. Hazardous materials technicians deal with asbestos, lead, fuel, radioactive waste and polluted soil, among other substances
Which three computer components contain hasardous material?
The monitor and several components inside the cpu. they should be properly disposed of.
What are some environmental issues involved with computers and their components Why dont you just throw it into landfill?
Some of the environmental issues that is involved with computers and their components is that they contain heavy metals. They contain materials that are referred to as non-biodegradable.
What hazardous material in herbicide?
Herbicides contain many different active ingredients, all of which are intended to kill plants and are therefore hazardous materials. To find out what is in a particular herbicide, read the label. For additional information, look at the Safety Data Sheet for that product.
Do you have to treat old portable cd players as hazardous waste?
Yes.All electronics contain large amounts of heavy metals.Your local landfill doesn't accept these poisonous materials willingly and you're supposed to dispose of them with an E Waste service or your local hazardous waste facility.
What do button batteries have that may be considered hazardous?
They contain Lithium
How do you build a bonfire?
The materials for the Bonfire should have only the right materials. Avoid having hazardous materials in it to ensure the safety of health of everyone. Also, avoid having things in it which are hazardous to the environment. Use natural items such as wood, leaves etc. Avoid household garbage because it may contain batteries, light bulbs and glasses, all of which are dangerous when thrown right into the fire. Firewood can be good, especially the dry ones.
Should only very hazardous chemicals be labeled?
No, all hazardous materials containers should be labeled. Because knowledgeable people may not be present to inform an emergency responder that an unlabeled container is not mislabeled but really does contain a nonhazardous chemical, even containers of nonhazardous chemicals should be labeled.
Why light bulbs should not be put into bottle banks?
Because light bulbs are not bottles. Light bulbs are attached to their metal parts, and some are hazardous waste . because they: • contain metals / filaments / wires • contain other / toxic chemicals / materials • different type of glass
