Electronic waste is a problem… Now that we have reached high levels of technological innovation, dumping in landfills is no longer a viable option. Much of the electronics we use today contain toxic metals such as beryllium, lead, mercury, PVC, and more. EPA classifies all electronic waste as toxic waste, if your business is caught dumping electronics in the landfill they will impose fines or remediation programs. In 2002 California’s universal waste law prohibits disposal of electronics in landfills.
We have worked with school districts, manufacturers, government agencies, and small business owners. ERC Incorporated minimized their risks, provided guidance helping them become a minimal waste facility, and most importantly become compliant with the law.
Don’t let old technology hinder your company’s growth, ERC Inc. has the solutions and tools available to take care of these problems.
What toxic substances are found in our electronics?
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Substance |
Occurrence in e-waste |
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Halogenated compounds: |
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- PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) |
Condensers, Transformers |
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- TBBA (tetrabromo-bisphenol-A) |
Fire retardants for plastics (thermoplastic components, cable insulation) |
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- Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) |
Cooling unit, Insulation foam |
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- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) |
Cable insulation |
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Heavy metals and other metals: |
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- Arsenic |
Small quantities in the form of gallium arsenide within light emitting diodes |
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- Barium |
Getters in CRT |
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- Beryllium |
Power supply boxes which contain silicon controlled rectifiers and x-ray lenses |
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- Cadmium |
Rechargeable NiCd-batteries, fluorescent layer (CRT screens), printer inks and toners, photocopying-machines (printer drums) |
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- Chromium VI |
Data tapes, floppy-disks |
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- Lead |
CRT screens, batteries, printed wiring boards |
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- Lithium |
Li-batteries |
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- Mercury |
Fluorescent lamps that provide backlighting in LCDs, in some alkaline batteries and mercury wetted switches |
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- Nickel |
Rechargeable NiCd-batteries or NiMH-batteries, electron gun in CRT |
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- Rare Earth elements (Yttrium, Europium) |
Fluorescent layer (CRT-screen) |
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- Selenium |
Older photocopying-machines (photo drums) |
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- Zinc sulphide |
Interior of CRT screens, mixed with rare earth metals |
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Others: |
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- Toner Dust |
Toner cartridges for laser printers / copiers |
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Radio-active substances |
Medical equipment, fire detectors, active sensing element in smoke detectors |
We provide electronic recycling to all San Diego Counties listed below:
Carlsbad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
El Cajon
Encinitas
Escondido
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Lemon Grove
National City
Oceanside
Poway
San Diego
San Marcos
Santee
Solana Beach
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If your location is not listed, please call us for information.