Lesson 4 Chapter 4 - Disposal Procedures and Environmental Protection

Question 1

What are some computer components that contain harmful ingredients? (4)

power, periodic table, print

Answer 1

1. Batteries
2. Older monitors
3. Chemical solvents and cans
4. Printer cartridges/toner kits

Question 2

How do you dispose of batteries? (2)

re, back

Answer 2

1. Take them to a recycling center
2. Send them back to the manufacturer

Question 3

What does CRT stand for?

pew pew

Answer 3

Cathode Ray Tube

Question 4

How do you dispose of CRT monitors? (2)

cc re, city

Answer 4

1. A commercial recycling center
2. Check with the city’s hazardous waste management department

Question 5

Why should you never try to disassemble a CRT monitor?

over 9000

Answer 5

CRT monitors contain capacitors that store a dangerous amount of voltage even long after the monitor has been unplugged

Question 6

What are 3 options when dealing with an empty toner/inkjet cartridge?

wreak, re, cc re

Answer 6

1. Refill the cartridge yourself to save the environment, but if done incorrectly wreaks havoc on the printer
2. Take it to a commercial toner recycling center/store
3. Send it to the toner cartridge manufacturer’s recycling program

Question 7

What term should you google to search for places that recycle electrical components?

Earth, Business

Answer 7

“Environmental Service”

Question 8

How do you dispose of chemical solvents and cans?

Answer 8

Take them to a hazardous waste disposal center

Question 9

What is an SDS? (3)

Word, caution, bus, safe

Answer 9

Safety Data Sheet

It contains:
1. Documents any safety warnings about it
2. How to transport it safely
3. Safe disposal requirements

Question 10

What does an SDS come with?

Answer 10

Comes with any hazardous components such as batteries, monitors, chemical solvents, etc