Some 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are generated worldwide every year, comprising more than 5% of all municipal solid waste. When the millions of computers purchased around the world every year (183 million in 2004) become obsolete they leave behind lead, cadmium, mercury and other hazardous wastes. In the US alone, some 14 to 20 million PCs are thrown out every year.
Due to ongoing technological advancement, many electronic products become obsolete within a very short period of time, creating a large surplus of unwanted electronic products, or "e-waste." Disposing of e-waste in landfills has the potential to cause severe human and environmental health impacts. To avoid these risks we here at Riverside Metro Auto Group have participated in E-Waste Recycling (Electronic Waste Recycling) since 2008. With this program it ensures a safe and environmentally sound disposal of our outdated electronic equipment.