One of the biggest headaches is to dispose of your old computer because it can be heart breaking to part with your PC or laptop after using it for all these years. When your computer becomes outdated you always keep it safe somewhere in your house or leave it in store rooms of offices. Old computers are ticking health risks that can cause serious diseases like leukemia if it starts leaking toxin in to your rooms. Here are some of the deadly events that could happen if you do not get rid of old computers using a registered computer disposal service:
Living near a DIY "dump" isn't just an eyesore; it’s a health hazard. Exposure to the materials found in e-waste has been linked to:
- Neurological Issues - Lead and mercury are notorious for damaging the nervous system.
- Organ Damage - Cadmium is particularly hard on the kidneys and bones.
- Hormonal Disruption - Many plastics and flame retardants interfere with the endocrine system.
It should be noted that computer components are made of up plastic and metals and some of the deadly metals used would include aluminum, copper, silver, gold, steel, silica, tantalum, tin, nickel etc. when these metals react with atmosphere they are likely to release deadly toxins.
How can I dispose my computer?
Old computers are of no use and they will unnecessarily occupy space if you leave them in a corner or storage. Your stored or dumped computer at home or office will interact with moisture and other elements in the natural air and start leaking toxic fumes. If you bury them in the back yard rain water or hose water can force the computer components to react with them and the resultant toxins will get in to your ground water which in turn will affect your natural water resources. The best way to dispose it off is to give them to IT scrap buyers because they will recycle it and will send the rest to a landfill or other safe haven the government has provided to get rid of e-waste.
It is better to recycle under protection
When you destroy your PC, laptop or smartphone it should be done with Secure data destruction that way your data will not get in to wrong hands. There are e-waste disposal companies that undertake this task so it is better that you go to them and handover your e-waste. In UAE you can trust Digital Ink, Dubai, who provides safe and secure e-waste disposal service and you can contact them on phone number +971 55 912 6736 or send mail to digital.inktrade@gmail.com.
