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What problems are associated with the disposal of old computers?
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∙ 11y ago
Computers and electronic devices contain a lot of different materials. Some take a long time to degrade naturally (such as metals), others take a very long time to degrade (such as plastics). Most problematic, however, are rare earth metals and heavy metals such as lithium, traces of Mercury and similar substances, which can be poisonous when leaking into soil and ground water.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoMany computers contain harmful substances, such as mercury or lithium, and this can cause harm to the environment.
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What are computer disposal services?
Computer disposal services are for getting rid of old or broken computer equipment in an organized and enviromentally acceptable way. Many computers have parts that can be recycled.
Did old computers have sound?
no That is for early computers
How did the abacus help computers?
It doesnt help computers .. sorry about this but it doesnt halp any computers unless you have a old ancinet chinesecomputer
How computers have changed in the last 100 years?
The biggest changes, I would say, is that computers got smaller and smaller and more and more powerful. (Of course, real computers aren't 100 years old yet.)
Who buys old computers?
Old computers *should* be recycled. Computers contain many hazardous materials, including mercury and lead, as well as many recyclable metals, such as gold and copper. Motherboards in computers get crushed down to a powder, then heated up to different temperatures to melt off the plastic first, then higher temperatures to melt out the different metals.
What environmental problems does an old mobile phone create?
disposal
What are computer disposal services?
Computer disposal services are for getting rid of old or broken computer equipment in an organized and enviromentally acceptable way. Many computers have parts that can be recycled.
Where does one find a PC disposal?
One can find a PC disposal at many websites. This includes PC Disposal, and 1800 Got Junk. One can also find tips for disposing old computers on websites such as How-To Geek and US EPA.
What are computer services?
Computer disposal services are for getting rid of old or broken computer equipment in an organized and enviromentally acceptable way. Many computers have parts that can be recycled.
What is the word root of disposal?
Disposer, from Old French.
What is root word of disposal?
Disposer, from Old French.
Where can one find images of old computers?
The best place to find images of old computers is the old computers website. There you can browser different models, when they came out, specifications, and images of them.
Did old computers have sound?
no That is for early computers
Where can you dispose of an old shotgun?
The Police Dept can usually handle the disposal of old firearms.
What are the problems associated with birth and death and migration?
Problem related to BIRTH-Metabolic disorders-problems with body parts-Genetic problems-Problems with chromosomes-heart defects-cleft lip or cleft palateproblems associated with DEATH-obesity-cancer-heart failure/disease-old age-diabetes-serious tumorsproblems associated with MIGRATION-language barriers-problem in the place of origin-clashes of culture-lack of jobs-difficulty in understanding technology for immigrants-ethical differences
Are old computers used to make new computers?
No.
do you take really old computers and nitors refurbished from schools do we drop off to you is there a charge for the disposal Thank You?
Exactly who are you phrasing your question to? This sounds like a noble cause but you really have to rephrase it a little better so people can understand what your intentions are.
