Four Everyday Items to Recycle
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Mice, keyboards, and items like them contain recyclable materials such as wiring. Metal can be reused to make other items. Circuit boards should also be recycled
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Fluorescent tube lamps and CFL bulbs contain mercury powder. Mercury powder can contaminate soil and water. Contaminated water can make animals and people very sick.
3
Batteries power the circuit boards in smartphones and flip phones. Besides recycling circuit boards for metal reuse and to contain hazardous materials, plastic and wiring should recycled.
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To comply with federal and international regulations, CRT televisions must be handled properly. CRT televisions also have metals inside that can be recycled and put to reuse.