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More than 60 percent of American households have at least one computer and one cell phone. Since there are more than 105 million households in the United States, that is at least 63 million computers and 63 million cell phones. Of course, many families have more than one of each! That’s a lot of computers and cell phones, and those are just two of the common electronics used by Americans. The most common, the color TV, is found in almost every home!
Each year, millions and millions of electronic devices, including old computers, cell phones, and televisions, as well as similar products, such as computer printers and DVD players, will be discarded. Unfortunately, electronic waste, or e-waste, contains several potential toxins, such as lead and mercury, as well as reusable and recyclable parts. So, these items should not be mixed with household trash. But if you’re not supposed to dispose of these items, what should you do with them? Recycle them, of course! Buncombe County accepts electronics for recycling every Friday (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buncombe County Landfill, 85 Panther Branch Road, near Alexander. You may drop off computers and related components, TVs, stereos, CD and DVD players, iPods/MP3 players, telephones, cell phones, fax machines, personal copiers, and more. There is no charge to drop off electronics that come from your home; however, you will be asked to show ID to prove that you live in Buncombe County. For more information, call 250-5460 or the Landfill at 250-5462. (Images provided by Cherokee, NC.)
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