California Cities Face Growing Waste Problem: PCs

With up to 8 pounds of lead in one computer monitor, cities are trying to find solutions to cope with the disposal of obsolete computers filled with toxins.

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June 20, 2001, 11:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"California faces a mounting bill for handling toxic waste from obsolete computer monitors that could total $1 billion by 2006, according to a study to be released today by a coalition of environmental groups. The report, "Poison PCs and Toxic TVs," said lead and other dangerous metals in computer monitors and television screens must be dealt with as hazardous waste, an expensive proposition whose costs could fall on local governments and taxpayers."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: Big bill feared on PC cleanup

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 in The Sacramento Bee

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