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2. Electronic waste - Wikipedia

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   In 2005 the EU reported total waste of 9 million tonnes and in 2020 estimates waste of 12 million tonnes. This electronic waste with hazardous materials if not managed properly, may end up badly affecting our environment and causing fatal health issues. Disposing of these materials requires a lot of manpower and properly managed facilities.

3. Hazardous waste - Wikipedia

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   Hazardous waste is waste that must be handled properly to avoid damaging human health or the environment. Waste can be hazardous because it is toxic, reacts violently with other chemicals, or is corrosive, among other traits. [1] As of 2022, humanity produces 300-500 million metric tons of hazardous waste annually. [2]

4. Electronic waste in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 2010, Empire Government Strategies helped write New York's E-Waste law that requires New York electronic companies to lead free e-waste recycling initiatives. [92] Electronic Recyclers International, a small business that recycles electronic waste, began lobbying for more effective policies to combat e-waste in 2012.

5. Harrison has a new free electronic recycling service. Here's ...

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   HARRISON - The village is kicking off its new free electronic recycling program for residents on Feb. 12.. Harrison entered a three-year contract with recycling service company COM2 to offer this ...

6. Erie has a new plan to give out free recycling cans. Here are ...

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   The Sept. 7 distribution of 35-gallon recycling cans will be organized similar to the city's annual free collection of unwanted tires and electronics. “There will be one way in and one way out ...

7. Chemical waste - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prohibits disposing of certain materials down drains. [4] Therefore, when hazardous chemical waste is generated in a laboratory setting, it is usually stored on-site in appropriate waste containers, such as triple-rinsed chemical storage containers [5] or carboys, where it is later collected and disposed of in order to meet safety, health, and ...