What is E-Waste?
Electronic waste, "e-waste" is a waste type that consists of electronic products
that may have been used for data processing, telecommunications, or entertainment
that are now considered obsolete, broken, or irreparable. It has been estimated
by the National Recycling Council that over 650 million computers will be abandoned
in 2007 globally. On average, only 10% of these will be recycled,
the other 90% will be left to release harmful toxins when they are
land filled or incinerated.
Why Recycle?
If not treated properly, e-waste is a major source of toxins. Rapid
technology change, low initial cost and even planned obsolescence have
resulted in a fast growing problem around the globe. A recent study in the
U.S.A. has revealed that e-waste equals a staggering 70 percent of overall toxic waste.
These toxic materials include:
- Lead in the solder that is used, plus lead that is part of the Monitor's CRT shielding
- Lithium in the on-board CMOS battery,
- Mercury in switches and relays,
- Cadmium, chromium, selenium, indium and other trace elements that comprise much
of the electronic integrated devices.
Due to low environmental standards and working conditions, e-waste is being
illegally sent to places such as India, Africa and China for processing.
Uncontrolled burning, disassembly, and disposal are causing major environmental,
health and "occupational safety and health" effects for these countries.
Why C.D. Dodd?
C.D. Dodd has the solution, providing a comprehensive recycling & collection program Western
Australia wide, servicing clients including:
- Computer Retailers & Repairers,
- Corporate I.T. Departments,
- Government I.T. Departments,
- Mine & Regional Sites,
- Telecommunication Providers and Repairers.
As a market leader we place paramount importance on environmental concerns.
From pickup at your site through to the actual recycling of the e-waste, C.D.
Dodd ensures that best environmental practice is employed at all times. As a
testament to our strict environmental codes, the Federal Government have granted
C.D. Dodd a battery export permit after a rigorous inspection period, this is
one of only two existing in Australia.
Our regular, reliable and professional e-waste collection service often comes
at no cost and includes the benefits of:
- Prompt collection,
- Provision of collection containers, free of cost,
- Exceptional environmental practice,
- Full compliance with Environmental plus Health & Safety legislation,
- Full compliance with A.T.O. & Federal Government Requirements,
- Collection of all forms of e-waste (including monitors),
- Scheduled pickup availible for Perth metro area (including Mandurah) and Kalgoorlie.
Certified Destuction
Does your company have confidential, defective, or proprietary information stored
in your equipment? Would you like to ensure your parts & information do
not show up on the second-hand market? We provide certified destruction
for any and all electronic parts you recycle.
We will render your electronic devices useless through mechanical destruction
exceeding US Department of Defense (DOD) standards.
For inquiries regarding E-Waste / Computer Recycling please contact:
Chris B. Dodd
Address: Lot 5 Helena Valley Road, Helena Valley, WA
Phone: 08 9250 0105 (+61-8-9250 0105)
Fax: 08 9250 5244 (+61-8-9250 5244)
Email: cbd@recyclers.com.au
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