Copy machines are an essential fixture of office life in America, but when disposed of improperly they become a threat to the environment and human health. According to the Better Business Bureau, copy machines contain regulated toxins like mercury, lead and cadmium. This means you can’t simply throw your old copier in the dumpster when it outlives its usefulness. Fortunately, millions of other people are in the same position, and, because of all that demand, you have many different disposal and recycling programs to choose from. Writer Bio
