Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council
Giving your computer a second chance.

Why is E-Waste Harmful?

Electronics contain materials that can contaminate water and soil, and harm human and animal health.

  • Lead is in the computer monitor and screens
  • Cadmium is in the laptop batteries
  • Mercury is inside audio equipment, phones, fax machines, scanners, digital pagers, and flat screen TVs
  • Other materials include plastic, gold, silver, platinum, copper, and tin
    • Source: International Association of Electronics Recyclers
    Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council | 800 Saint Philip St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | Phone: 225-379-3577 Fax: 225-379-3496