What+Happens+to+old+Computers

=﻿ ﻿What Happens to Old Computers = A lot of people put their old computer in the trash. The EPA says that in 2005 40 million computers were trashed. This [|e-waste]hurts the environment, but this can be easily avoided. All that is needed to be done to make a huge difference is insted of taking a computer to the dump is to take it to a [|recylcing plant].

Some companies will even pay for old computers or give a reduced price on a new one. They will then take the computer apart and take the useable parts out. Then they will dispose of the broken parts properly. This is a lot better for the environment and saves the cost of building new computers.

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===. **Polleverywhere** === ===I sent out a survey over Facebook and Twitter asking people to respond to the question “Where do you put old computers?” The three choices where the trash, a recycling bin, and giving it to charity. The responses where great! 71% of the people that responded to the poll said that they recycled their old computer, 14% percent trashed it, and another 14% gave it away. If the 14% that trashed their computer would give it away or instead recycle it that would make a huge impact on the environment. It would also give you more money in your pocket if you took it to a recycling plant. I hope you will make the right choice and recycle or give your on old computer away. ===