Computers are a main contributor to electronic waste (e-waste), which pose a major disposal issue because they are made up of various components that are toxic to the environment. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance estimates that 75% of obsolete electronics are currently being stored, which will one day result in a massive disposal issue for the country and the world. With continued innovations in technology, there is an increasing opportunity to recycle computers, limiting the number that end up in local landfills.

Floppy disks, ink cartridges, CDs, cords, computer speakers and keyboards are accessories used only with computers. These items also should be properly handled to avoid excess e-waste. Some of these items contain materials that could easily be reused or recaptured. For example, computer cords and speakers are fairly standardized, meaning they can be used for a variety of computer models and makes. Other items cannot be easily transferred for reuse, like ink cartridges, but they can be refilled or recycled. Floppy disks and CDs are also unique in that some can be used over and over, but some have a one-time use (software and CD-Rs).

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