Frequently Asked Questions

Electronic and Computer products often contain hazardous and toxic materials that pose environmental risks if they are landfill or incinerated. Televisions, video and computer monitor use cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which have major amounts of lead. Printed circuit boards contain primarily plastic and copper, and most have small amounts of chromium, lead solder, nickel, and zinc. In addition, many electronic products have batteries that often contain nickel, cadmium, and other heavy metals. Relays and switches in electronics, especially older ones, may contain mercury. Also, capacitors in some types of older and larger equipment that is now entering the waste stream may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Mercury filled lamps and bulbs that are improperly recycled can leave harmful and lasting effects on our environment or on our health. Some studies have shown that mercury can have detrimental effects on new born fetuses and can possibly cause neurological disorders. Humans are exposed to mercury through landfills which heavily pollute bodies of water.

Every citizen of this earth has a duty, and that is to preserve the nature and environment for generations to come. Computers, bulbs, lamps, CRT, various electronics may contain lead, mercury, and other toxic materials. If these harmful pollutants are just thrown in the trash, then they will be discarded in landfills, which in turn pollute the environment. Please help us keep the environment clean.

eLotý provides services to businesses and organizations of any size.

You do not have to worry about the removal of company data prior to bringing to eLot. Our process adheres to the Department of Defense standards. We overwrite every working hard drive so that data is virtually impossible to recover.

Simply contact us to receive a quote and all the details you need to proceed.

Because of the presence of these hazardous or toxic substances, state and federal hazardous waste regulations may apply to handling disposal of certain types of computer and electronic equipments. These regulations make businesses potentially liable for improper disposal of computer and electronic equipments.

Reusing and recycling of computer and electronic equipments is a beneficial alternative to disposal. Reuse and recycling reduces the amount of toxic and hazardous substances that may enter the environment through disposal of computer and electronic equipments. By extending the useful life of products, reuse conserves the energy and raw materials needed to manufacture new products, and doing so reduces the pollution associated with energy use and manufacturing. Recycling computer and electronic equipments also conserves energy and raw materials and reduces pollution in manufacturing by allowing product constituents, such as metals and plastics, to be reclaimed and used in other products.

If computer and electronic equipments are too old to be reused or is broken beyond repair, you may send it to one of the many companies that specialize in disassembling computer and electronics, salvaging parts, and selling reclaimed materials. Many types of electronic equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, and scanners, contain materials suitable for reclamation and use in new products. These materials include plastic, glass, steel, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, and other metals. Since electronics and computer recycling operations typically require a mix of automated processing and manual labor, both of which have costs, there may be a charge associated with recycling your computer and electronic equipment.

By recycling your electronic equipment, bulbs and lamps through us, you are saving the community from toxins. Also, we donate some of the computer and electronic equipments to under funded organizations. We can ensure you that we properly recycle all Mercury Lamps and bulbs to ensure that these harmful chemicals are not disposed in our landfills.