| The increasing need for computers in all fields of | | | | computer peripherals like keyboards, webcams |
| life, and the advancement in technology leads to | | | | and scanners can be donated as many groups will |
| computers today being one of the world's | | | | be ready to accept these peripherals to replace |
| increasing electronic waste. Disposing of | | | | their broken units. Parts of old computers that are |
| computers is an important matter as it contains | | | | still functional should be reused. If a system has |
| some environmentally hazardous parts. This is | | | | to be upgraded, do it by keeping some parts of |
| why computer recycling is now carried out to | | | | the old computer like mice, monitor, keyboard and |
| reduce the number of computers landing up in | | | | printer. |
| storage and landfills. | | | | Old one that is usable but needs improvements |
| Recycling is the process of saving usable parts of | | | | should be refurbished so that they are usable. |
| personal computers. It is important that old | | | | Units that are not functional may be repaired, |
| systems are not thrown away as they have | | | | fixed or updated to ensure they work. |
| dangerous substances like lead, which are | | | | It is better to lease personal systems instead of |
| environmentally dangerous. | | | | buying them. This leads to better chances of |
| CPUs and monitors have lots of recoverable and | | | | recycling, reuse and refurbishment. Once you |
| reusable parts like glass, silica, mercury, plastic, | | | | return the system to the manufacturer at the |
| aluminum, copper, gold, silver and lead. Besides | | | | end of the lease, they can upgrade and reuse it. |
| extracting usable parts, here are some additional | | | | So you can see that there are many options for |
| tips to help with computer recycling. | | | | recycling. All you need is determination and belief |
| All personal computers and peripherals should be | | | | in keeping the environment safe, and stealthily, |
| donated to schools, charities, churches and | | | | there will be an increase in the number of people |
| organizations that accept donations. Even | | | | recycling their computers. |