why should you not dispose of computer parts and consumbles in the same way as normal domestic refuse?

Answer 1

A Video monitor contains hazards.

Batteries contain hazards.

Many parts can be thrown away, so if you are inclined to take it apart - go for it.

Answer 2

The EU has decided that electrical and electronic waste poses such a potential danger that they have issued directives aimed at reducing the amount of toxic materials used in manufacture and controlling the way in which the waste is eventually disposed of. DTI guidance on the (slightly amusingly titled) WEEE or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive can be found here: http://www.dti.gov.uk/innovation/sustainability/weee/page30269.html#WEEE_in_the_UK
This sight will help you with WEEE in the UK or Europe (hehe).

Answer 3

Because most of the components are non bio-degradable plus the board they are mounted on is brittle. There is the chance that some older electronics contains Bromium which is poisonous.
And some of the components are reusable but need removing professionally.

Answer 4

it is against the law to dispose toxic materials without proper .

Answer 5

Because of the toxins used in their manufacture.

Answer 6

They can mostly be recycled, and can contain rare or valuable metals (in minute quantities).

Answer 7

when you take them to you local rufuse tip
they are recycled
as stripped and boards are de soldered and reused

Answer 8

They are shipped to china where idiots break them up using their unprotected hands and breathing in fumes to be reused in the west (thanks dell,etc). Welcome to socialist china for the cheap labour. God i love the west!!!

Answer 9

BECAUSE THE VIRUS,S COULD ESCAPE AND CAUSE AN EPIDEMIC...AAAARRRGGGGGHHHHH