Small consumer electronics (computers, monitors, televisions, printers, keyboards, mice, scanners, faxes, phones, VCRs, cell phones) are referred to as E-Waste.
Every year, 3.2 million tons of electronic scrap is thrown away in our country. E-Waste is America's fastest-growing waste and is a huge percentage of toxic waste in landfills. Electronics contain the toxic chemicals lead oxide, mercury, nickel, zinc and cadmium. They are very hazardous to humans and the environment. |