Ours is an ever changing world. Everything one sees around himself is changing even if we are not able to notice it at the moment. Fashion, science, social values, culture, religion, etc, are all undergoing a change. It is rightly said that change is the only constant thing in life. Technology is one of the most quickly changing things around us. What is new in the morning sometimes becomes outdated by the evening of the next day. This amazing pace of change in technology is even more evident in the world of computers. Every other day, something new comes and replaces the older hardware and components.
Landfills are becoming overrun with electronic garbage. Enormous amounts of space are being taken up by PCs, monitors, appliances, and gaming devices, which have become obsolete. Dumping of this electronic garbage poses a serious health risk to the people and an alternative was needed for dealing with the dumping of outdated computers and their peripherals. Computer recycling has emerged as a practical alternative to the dumping of electronic garbage and is being promoted for the many benefits that it has.
A computer is made up of numerous components. There are several hazardous materials used in making of these components that can seriously contaminate soil and groundwater if dumped carelessly. Most of these components and peripherals have lead and mercury, both of which are dangerous to the environment. Apart from these, there are numerous toxins also that are found in electronic objects, which can adversely affect the environment. Cadmium, which is often used in batteries, is another pollutant that puts the environment at risk.
All these pollutants and contaminants are harmful to the health of animals and human beings as well as to the environment. Lead used in processor chips and CRT monitors can cause various health problems ranging from bone issues to kidney and liver diseases and can even result in damaging the brain. Mercury used in switches and LCD monitors can affect the whole body system and can cause neurological and immune disorders. All these problems can be avoided with the help of computer recycling.
There are many companies offering Recycling services related to computers. Some of these companies are doing the job as a public service while some others are charging a fee for it. Recycling of computers can greatly help in protecting people's health and also help to protect the environment from the dangers caused by irrational and irresponsible dumping of computers and its peripherals.
Planet Green Recycling Centre in North Ryde, Sydney is the complete E-Waste Computer Recycling centre. Drop-off your TV, computer, Recycling services and other E-Waste for recycling.