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E-waste is the general term for 'Electronic Waste' or 'Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment'.
It refers to electrical or electronic equipment which has reached the end of its useful life and can no longer be operated.
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Where does most of the world's eWaste come from?
From: China and India
How much ewaste is discarede in the UK in one year?
enough to fill the moon
How much ewaste is generated from mobile phones?
by going to the net , texting,calling and voice mail
Where can one recycle broken id card printers?
Best Buy has a program where they will recycle eWaste. Any type of eWaste no matter where it was bought, they will take it and recycle it. This means that they will make the attempt to refurbish it, and sell it, or they will bring it to a recycling center and attempt to reclaim the value of the precious metals in the electronics.
What are electronic disposal laws in jonesville virginia?
The electronic disposal and all about ewaste laws can be seen in this website http://www.ecyclingresource.org/ContentPage.aspx?Pageid=28&ParentID=0
What types of AC units does Ewaste Buyer accept for scrap in Bangalore?
Ewaste Buyer accepts a wide range of AC units for scrap in Bangalore, including: Window AC Units: Old or non-functional window air conditioners. Split AC Units: Damaged or obsolete split air conditioning systems. Central AC Systems: Large commercial or residential central air conditioning units. Portable AC Units: Unused or broken portable air conditioners. Industrial AC Units: Heavy-duty AC systems used in industries or warehouses. No matter the condition of your AC, Ewaste Buyer ensures a hassle-free recycling process and fair value for your scrap.
I have a microwave that just "quit". It's only about 1 1/2 years old. Can I bring it there to recycle it?
If you are looking to recycle it in Portland, you can try Office Depot (apparently, they recycle electronics), EWaste Solutions, or City Recycle. Earth911.com offers other ideas.
Why is there so much Ewaste?
There is a high volume of e-waste because electronics are so commonly used in today's society that of course there are also many electronic devices that are no longer useful. Electronics generally have a shorter lifespan than other products because they are often more delicate and go obsolete much more quickly (because of the rate at which electronics are developing), resulting in more electronics being thrown away--more e-waste.
What is the purpose of ewaste?
E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electronic devices and components, and its primary purpose is to highlight the need for responsible disposal and recycling of electronic products. Proper management of e-waste helps prevent environmental pollution, conserves resources by recovering valuable materials, and promotes sustainability. Additionally, addressing e-waste supports public health by mitigating harmful effects from toxic substances found in many electronic devices.
Where does the majority of ewaste go?
The majority of e-waste is sent to developing countries, where it is often improperly disposed of or recycled. Countries like China, India, and parts of Africa receive large quantities of discarded electronics, leading to severe environmental and health hazards. Many components are dismantled in unregulated conditions, releasing toxic substances into the environment. Additionally, a significant portion of e-waste ends up in landfills, contributing to pollution and waste accumulation.
What is e-wast?
The term E-Waste is loosely applied to consume and business eloctronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life. There is no clear definition for it. E-waste is an informal name for electronic products with no use. Computers, TV's, telephones, stereos, VCD/VCR players, fax machines, printers, and microwaves are common electronic products; many of these products can be reused, recycled or refurbished. But unfortunately, electronic discards is one of the fastest growing segments of the waste stream.
What materials are used to make a server - I am trying to find out how much of a standard 2U server could be recycled eg HP DL380?
Are you inquiring about the raw materials used in the production, or the assembled components? Servers closely resemble other types of computers; they have similar power supplies, motherboards, hard drives, processors, etc...As for the materials used, you have the obvious plastic covering, aluminum or steel case, the copper traces in the circuits, a (usually very small) amount of gold, the silicon of the chips, and the PCB, which can be made up of various resins, like phenol formaldehyde. This material can't be profitably recycled by most users, but there are many ewaste disposal locations in most countries.
