The disposal of Electronic Waste has become a problem in our modern generation. Some of the materials used in our computers and all electronic gadgets that Canadians are so fond of is hazardous to our environment. As well as this we are filling our landfill sites with materials that could be used. Electronic components have a generation of use. For instance integrated circuits are composed mainly of metals and such materials as silicon which is bsically sand. The MTBF of some integrated circuits is in the thousands of years. A TV for instance can have a warranty of 5-10 years. This is because the manufacturer knows the reliability of the components inside the unit. Yet when the unit does fail it is sudden and the cost of repair is more than buying a new unit. The failed part is usually not very costly in the $1 to $2 range. But when one adds in the labor and finding that strange $2 part manufactured overseas makes repair too costly. Add to this the fact that the unit is manufactured with no provision for repair and made mechanically to break easily, and we have a problem in refurbishing and repairing units. Manufacturers have found it is most cost effective to just replace the item with a new unit on a warranty. They then set up service centers to retest these units. Consumers will consider the unit used and the manufacturer has trouble repacking and reselling this unit as new. So even warranty centers have trouble disposing of units that can't be resold. Manufacturers are also great at coming up with a new model that puts its old product out of business. Computers are a great example of this trend. One has to buy a new model rather than upgrade the older model as it is cheaper to buy a new unit than buy the parts needed for an upgrade. So what I am saying is recoving components from E-Waste for repair or upgrade is a waste of time and money.

The goal of these pages is to assimilate different electronic assemblies and dispose of the materials appropriately with the three goals of recycling Reuse--Retest--Recycle at the forefront of the study. Also at the forefront is to make a reasonable profit at the operation to sustain its continued goals and growth.

I will detail the disassembley of each piece of electronic gear and do at least 10 of these units to get a good statistic on the possibilities of disposing of the unit and the associated cost factors.

I will also detail buyers, shipping costs, labor costs, tips equipment needs and anthing else that is needed in this recycling business as this study progress will be ongoing.

I would appreciate any feedback or partnership questions you may have. You can contact me via my Contact form at the site.

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