According to the Environmental Protection Agency, computer monitors and older TV picture tubes contain an average of four pounds of lead. In addition to lead, electronics can contain chromium, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, nickel, zinc, and brominated flame retardants. The National Safety Council projects that nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five years and roughly 130 million cell phones will be discarded per year by 2005.
Visit the following links to find out how you can safely dispose of household and business electronics.
EPA Information on E-Cycling
Keep It Green! PC Recycling Program
Loudoun County Electronics Recycling
Virginia DEQ E-Cycling Information
E-Cycling in DC and Va
Date: 22 Dec 2006