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What Gets Recycled From Scrap Electronics? |
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Answer» If MANAGED correctly, the materials that MAKE up old electronics can be recycled safely and securely and converted into new BASE commodities that can be put back into productive use in a new device or product. Common materials include base ferrous metals (steel), non ferrous metals such as aluminum, lead and copper, precious metals such as gold, SILVER and palladium, many families of plastics, glass, and rubber. Hazardous materials can also be safely recovered and recycled including such items as mercury or lead, heavy metals such as lithium and cadmium found in batteries, ink/toner and even ETHYLENE glycol as a coolant. If managed correctly, the materials that make up old electronics can be recycled safely and securely and converted into new base commodities that can be put back into productive use in a new device or product. Common materials include base ferrous metals (steel), non ferrous metals such as aluminum, lead and copper, precious metals such as gold, silver and palladium, many families of plastics, glass, and rubber. Hazardous materials can also be safely recovered and recycled including such items as mercury or lead, heavy metals such as lithium and cadmium found in batteries, ink/toner and even ethylene glycol as a coolant. |
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