The Electronic Disposal Process
Video Source Electronic disposal is an important process that protects the health of humans and their environment. But what exactly does electronic disposal consist of? This video delves into an e-waste processing plant that goes through over 200,000kg of electronic waste every month to show what electronic waste disposal looks like. The first part of the disposal process is the sorting of the electronic material into different piles. The waste disposal team will separate CRT TVs from flat-screen TVs from computers, and on, and on. The piles of waste are collected into containers and then weighed before being sent to the presorting phase. The presorting phase sees workers removing potentially hazardous materials from the electronics. Batteries, ink cartridges, CRT glass, lamps with mercury, and more. CRT televisions need to be…