Since 2005, there have been approximately 45 million computers that go to waste annually. This is an alarming rate and that is why more and more landfills are brimming with these solid wastes. Fortunately, there are concerned environmentalists in the government, large corporations and also among ordinary citizens. These responsible people have come up with means to dispose outdated or damaged computers.Existing Laws on PC Disposal

· Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 encompasses the reduction, collection, and distribution of recyclable computer wastes.
· RCRA of The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act has been updated to give guidelines in disposing computer monitors. Any waste that goes up to a TCLP (toxicity characteristic leaching procedure) of 5mg/l is considered toxic. Colored monitors have an average of 18mg/l!
· New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts and California are just some of the states that would not condone computer wastes. These states have their own laws and they also have highly-organized systems of computer waste disposal.
· Information protection is also a necessary part of computer recycling or disposal. With rampancy in identity theft, there are laws designed to prosecute any recycling plant or waste disposal company if they ever steal any data from their customers.

If all citizens would become responsible with their electronic wastes, there would be less garbage in the years to come—and a cleaner environment for everyone.