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Taking out the trash.


Computer waste can be a hazardous addition to garbage dumps DUMPS

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, spreading lead, mercury, chromium chromium (krō`mēəm) [Gr.,=color], metallic chemical element; symbol Cr; at. no. 24; at. wt. 51.996; m.p. about 1,857°C;; b.p. 2,672°C;; sp. gr. about 7.2 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +6.  and other compounds into the ground (See "Buffalo Burgers, Trashed trashed  
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 PCs and Dirty Cotton," Ask E, July/August 2002). While it may seem obvious that recycling is necessary to reduce the risk of possible pollutants pollutants

see environmental pollution.
, it remains relatively difficult for consumers to dispose of To determine the fate of; to exercise the power of control over; to fix the condition, application, employment, etc. of; to direct or assign for a use.

See also: Dispose
 their old computers easily and cheaply. Now however, Dell has begun to offer a free pickup recycling service to customers buying a new PC. For the first time, customers can now pack up their old computers and set them out for retrieval at no extra expense. For people who want to recycle their computer but didn't buy a Dell, the company will also continue to offer a no-purchase-necessary PC recycling program ($15 normally, $5 for a limited time). Dell is the only major computer manufacturer in the U.S. offering free recycling to its customers, but is not likely to be the last. CONTACT: Dell Inc, (800)915-3355, www.dell.com.
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Title Annotation:Updates
Author:Midler, Aaron
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Nov 1, 2004
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