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...obsolete the next five years and 130 million mobile phones will be discarded annually by 2005. In addition to computers and cellular phones, wastes from a variety of electronic devices such as household appliances, office equipment, medical instruments, entertainment electronics and lighting are considered e-waste.
A number of state officials across the country are concerned that devices containing metals and other hazardous materials pose a significant risk to human health and the environment if they are not managed properly. When properly managed, these devices are a valuable source of reusable secondary raw materials.
Cadmium, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and brominated flame retardants are some of the most commonly identified hazardous materials associated with e-waste. Additionally, cell phones can often contain toxins such as arsenic, beryllium and copper. While the European Union...
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