The solution for swamped Goodwill stores.

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Originally Posted by Arkay

I don't think it is an environmental nightmare. I think it is part of an environmental solution, if used properly. Some of that gear should be mechanically separated first, but once certain parts have been removed for separate processing, a lot of gear can be turned into more manageable material for recycling, and some things can be separated out in later stages using various magnets and filters, temperature, etc... in a flow process, which might be efficient and effective if set up right.

I agree. They should strip down the materials and separate them. But I'm wondering what kind of toxic dust is released into the atmosphere when they do shred things like picture tubes and circuit boards?