Other Items
Computers
- Thousands of computers will become obsolete by 2005. Most electronics have a life of less than 4 years.
- Estimates of 67 million kilograms of electronic wastes will be produced in Canada in 2005.
- Simply trashing all these computers would
- Add a huge amount of waste to the landfills.
- Compromise water and air quality because computer components contain lead, mercury, cadmium, and a number of other persistent, and toxic compounds.
- The average computer has over 4 pounds of lead.
- There are over 16 heavy metals on a circuit board.
- Yet there are currently no laws banning e-waste from going into landfills.
- Effective February 1, 2005 $5 to $45 paid on new purchases of televisions, computers, and other electronics will be put towards offsetting costs of recycling.
Even old computers can be recycled at Centra Cam Recycling Depot!
Computer Recycling
- Computers are collected.
- Equipment is identified and sorted.
- Trained personnel disassemble each machine into parts, plastics, glass, and metals and prepare everything for raw material extraction.
- Materials are sold to companies for reuse.
Plastic Bags
Cooking Oil and Fat
Used Oil, Filters and Containers
