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Where
do all the old computers go?
Local
recycling protects environment
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[MAY
3,
2005] Disposing
of unwanted computer equipment has been
increasingly problematic since the personal
computer has become as common as a phone or TV
in most U.S. households. Also known as
c-waste, this is the fastest growing segment
of the waste stream due to the sheer volume
and potential toxicity.
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Computer
Consulting Associates has joined with
Retro-Tech Electronics in offering Logan
County residents the opportunity to dispose of
computer components in an environmentally
responsible manner for a minimal handling
charge of $1 per component item. Computer
components accepted will include hard drives,
monitors, keyboards, printers and scanners.
CCA,
located at 601 Keokuk in Lincoln, will accept
computer components during normal business
hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2
p.m.
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Computers
and their components can contain significant
quantities of hazardous materials such as
lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, lithium,
nickel and zinc. The potential exists for
serious health and environmental consequences
if computer equipment is not handled and
disposed of properly.
Area
residents are encouraged to make use of this
service for the environmentally responsible
disposal of outdated or nonworking computer
equipment. For more information on computer
disposal, contact CCA at 735-2677.
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