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What are the important considerations for an organization to dispose of old computer equipment? What methods would work best for the organization in which you are working or have worked?

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This solution discusses the process of disposing of old computer equipment and methods to do so.

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The most important consideration for an organization to dispose off old computer equipment is the environmental impact. Computers are metal and plastic fused together, with traces of toxic elements like lead, silver, and mercury. Besides, glass is used in the manufacturing of screens. All these elements plus the plastic which is not bio-degradable can be extremely toxic to the environment; ...

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