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Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Electronics and Computer Waste
Electronic equipment like
computer monitors,
central processing units (CPUs), keyboards, mice, scanners, and cell phones contain a number of hazardous
constituents such as lead,
mercury, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and silver. Many of
these constituents are found on the circuit boards or in the
glass. Computers also contain a battery such as
nickel-cadmium, lithium or sealed lead acid. These
constituents are not a concern while the equipment is in use, but
if disposed of in a landfill, harmful chemicals could leach out and
contaminate groundwater and soil.
For more information
Email questions to comments.hmwmd@state.co.us
or call the Customer Technical Assistance Line at 303-692-3320
(1-888-569-1831 ext. 3320 toll-free)
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