| Computers and Peripherals | Office and Telecom Equipment | Home Office Equipment – All Types |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop PCs/Servers Monitors (Flat Screen) Computer mice Cables & all IT accessories Laptops Hard drives Computer power supplies Computer peripherals Gaming devices Keyboards Network devices Circuit boards/cards Media speakers |
Copiers Fax Machines Video and Audio Equipment PBX Systems Projection Equipment Printers Plotters Security equipment Receivers and transmitters |
Printers Scanners Mobile Phones Copiers & Multi-Function Devices All phones & Communication Devices Cables, CDs & DVD Media Cable set top box (analog, digital, satellite) Televisions Accessories & Cables Plasma & LCD TVs Stereo equipment Hi-Fi Speakers Video players Digital cameras DVD players Video cameras Game consoles |
| Mobile Devices | Data Center Equipment | Laboratory and Medical Equipment |
| Cell Phones/ Smart Phones Tablets Personal Digital Assistant Gaming Devices MP3 Players Cameras Test Equipment: (Commercially Available, not customized) Meters, Scopes, etc. |
Servers Power Distribution Units Mainframe Computer Equipment (ADPE) Motor Generator Sets Server Racks Cable Equipment Cable Boxes (analog, digital, satellite) |
Anesthesia Units Defibrillators IV Pumps Spectrometer Ultrasound Equipment *No biohazardous material accepted. Liquids and/or gases contained in or associated with equipment are not acceptable. |
How Is Electronic Waste Hazardous?
• Several electronic items contain the following hazardous components: lead, mercury, copper, cadmium, chromium, zinc, heavy metals, etc.
• Monitors: contain cathode ray tubes (CRTs) which are made up of 20% lead (4-8 lbs per unit!)
• Cell Phones: the coatings often are made of lead. Each cell phone contains .000624 lbs of lead.
• Cell Phone Batteries: batteries in cell phones are made up of nickel and cadmium. Cadmium is the human carcinogen that causes lung and liver damage. Alternatives contain potentially explosive lithium or toxic lead.
• Circuit Boards: Circuit boards contain mercury, lead and cadmium. Some have batteries that are made of mercury or mercury switches.
• Laptops: The screens in laptops contain small fluorescent lamps that contain mercury.