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consumers, you can promote
the proper disposal of computer
equipment: |
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Check
with the manufacturer if
they take back outdated
equipment or parts. |
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Reuse the
parts that are in working
condition. |
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Check out
businesses that can melt
down the components for
the lead or gold plating |
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Contact the
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to get a list
of local or regional waste
disposal sites that will
accept used computer equipment.
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Check with
local nonprofit or education
organizations interested
in using the equipment. |
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Check out
the Internet for possible
waste disposal sites. Some
of them are listed here: |
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