Computer Recycling and E-Waste in Cape Town: What You Need to Know
Category: Cape Town Local
Old computers, laptops, monitors, and phones shouldn't go into landfill — they contain toxic materials and valuable recoverable metals. Here's where and how to recycle electronics responsibly in Cape Town.
South Africa generates over 350,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) annually, making it one of the largest e-waste producers on the African continent. In Cape Town, the growth of technology adoption in homes and businesses means more computers, laptops, phones, and printers reaching end-of-life every year. Disposing of these responsibly matters — both for environmental reasons and because of the sensitive data they may contain. Why E-Waste Can't Go in the Bin Electronic devices contain a range of hazardous materials: Lead (in old CRT monitors and circuit boards) Mercury (in fluorescent backlights) Cadmium (in rechargeable batteries) Brominated flame retardants (in plastic casings) Lithium (in laptop and phone batteries — fire risk) When these materials leach into landfill, they contam
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