•EPA states that e-wastes can contain
such hazardous materials
as lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.
If improperly
handled, these materials can be released into the environment.
•EPA notes that mercury from electronics
has been cited as a leading
source in municipal waste.
•A typical 17 inch computer monitor
contains approximately 2
lbs. of lead; larger monitors may contain up to 10 lbs.
•For more information, see Exporting Harm – The High-Tech Trashing of Asia (Feb. 2002) at http://www.svtc.org/cleancc/pubs/technotrash.pdf.