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Regulatory agencies, local and statewide, are now monitoring the disposal of CRT's and other computer equipment.
WHY USE US TO RECYCLE OR REUSE YOUR EQUIPMENT?
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's) contain hazardous materials. In your
discarded computer monitors & televisions there are large quantities of lead,
phosphorous, cadmium, barium and mercury. As a product, these
hazardous materials are safely sealed.
When the CRT is sent to a landfill the hazardous materials are released, and a leaching process occurs as a result of CRT breakage. These toxic materials will eventually find their way into our water supply. When the glass is crushed by trash facilities, the lead-bearing particles become an airborne hazard.
Located within the CRT are five toxic substances. Lead, mercury and barium are the most toxic substances of the five within the CRT. The other toxins which are located within the CRT are cadmium and phosphorous. If improperly managed, the health risks associated with human contact to these five toxic substances within the CRT can be deadly.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS OF IMPROPER DISPOSAL?
The health risks associated with inhalation of the lead-bearing particles can
be deadly. The dangers with involved with contact to the toxic materials
within the CRT can include respritory, pneumonitis, and neuropsychiatric
problems.
HOW SHOULD I HANDLE THE REST OF THE COMPUTER?
Although the CRT units contain hazardous material, virtually an
entire computer can be recycled. Our policy is to REUSE as much as we can,
and recyle the rest. Everything from the glass in the monitor, to the plastic
in the case, to the copper in the power supply, and even the
processor can be recycled.
Using Spectrum-OSS to recycle your salvage computers will eliminate your liabilities as enforced by Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Not only will your company be adhering to all legal guidelines, you will also be doing your part to protect the environment and human health.