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E-waste is electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life."
Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products.
E-waste is growing 3x the waste of household items What is E-Waste?
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E-Waste Facts This waste is also more toxic than normal household garbage.
Hazardous
contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel and zinc
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Prevention Tips REDUCE – REUSE - RECYCLE REDUCE your generation of e-waste through smart procurement and good maintenance.
REUSE still functioning
electronic equipment by
donating or selling it to
someone who can still use it.
RECYCLE those components
that cannot be repaired.
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The Arc, Goodwill, or the Salvation Army
not only prevents waste but also helps these organizations accomplish their goals.
Many churches, community groups, and schools
also accept donations of functional computers and computer equipment. Organizations Who Take
Used Equipment:
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Thank you (:
NOW RECYCLE