Louise Longworth offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Content Crooner (www.ContentCrooner.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Content Crooner does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: How To Deal With Your Computer Recycling Concerns Author: Louise Longworth Category: Security, Hardware Word Count: 487 Keywords: computer recycling, recycling IT, it equipment, computer equipment Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.contentcrooner.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
When you upgrade your computer equipment to something new, what do you do with the old one? If you are just tossing it in the rubbish heap, you may be putting your information and your wallet in danger. Hiring one of the growing number of computer recycling companies may be a better option. A common misconception about computers is that if you delete a file or reformat the hard drive, the information is permanently removed. This is a dangerous belief. The truth is that there is file recovery software that can be used to bring these items back. Anyone that has the software and the knowledge to use it can easily see what you deleted and use it for their own purposes if they want to. Think about what you have on your computer. Do you really want to risk someone getting their hands on your financial software, passwords, personal correspondence or other items? When you use computer recycling companies, they use professional tools to completely, permanently remove all data from your computer, preventing the possibility of it being revived. Did you know that recent legislation requires that unwanted computer and other electronic equipment be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner? Those who fail to properly dispose of electronic equipment could find themselves subject to stiff penalties. In 2007, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations were implemented. These regulations are designed to reduce the amount of electronic waste being sent to landfills, encourage environmentally safe disposal of these items, and change the environmental impact these items have. Anyone that produces, handles or disposes of electronic items is subject to these regulations. Computer and other electronic equipment contain toxic substances. When improperly disposed of, these substances can contaminate the soil and water nearby. Anyone who comes in contact with the soil, eats food grown in it or drinks the water can become ill as a result. When exposed to large amounts of these chemicals or if medical treatment is not promptly sought, even death can result. Computer recycling companies dispose of waste electronic equipment in a safe manner designed to prevent this potential problem. Items are picked up, data is completely removed and items are then evaluated to determine the best disposal options. In many cases, items in good working order can be refurbished. These items are then distributed for reuse. Many of the computer and other electronic equipment found in local charities, schools and developing countries come from these items. If reuse is not possible, computer recycling companies send the equipment on to professionals. Some items can be broken down for recycling. Anything that remains is professionally disposed of in a safe manner in compliance with WEEE Regulations. If you are looking for a way to get rid of unwanted computer and other electronic equipment that follows WEEE regulations, is environmentally friendly, protects the integrity of your information and helps those in need, then computer recycling companies are the way to go. Find out more about computer recycling by visiting http://www.recyclingyourit.co.uk Distributed by http://www.ContentCrooner.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
