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Toxicity.   A number of toxic materials are built into electronic equipment.  Harmless while intact, these materials can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly.

List of toxic materials in electronic equipment

Technology Growth.   The rapid development of technology in the last 15 years has produced a wide array of electronic devices.  Electronic devices make up the fastest growing portion of the waste stream.

Technology Changes.   The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established an accelerated schedule for the national introduction of digital television (DTV).  The broadcast television industry is required to convert from analog to digital transmission by 2006.  This conversion will cause a dramatic increase in the number of discarded televisions in the waste stream.

Hazardous Waste Exporting. When whole electronics are exported to a country with little or no environmental regulations, the frequency of dumping hazardous materials into the environment dramatically increases.