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Most computer hardware contains harmful chemicals. As an example, you cannot throw monitors away because the lamps (lights) contain the dangerous chemical Mercury. Most technology and computers contain Mercury, so they cannot be thrown away. It is also against the law (depending on which state), if you read the back of the device carefully, it will most likely say "Dispose according to local, state, and federal law.".

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Because they have certain chemicals that damage the environment badly.

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