We are all aware of the dangers that Mercury presents but perhaps we are not quite as aware of which products in every day use can contain Mercury?

Mercury is used in fluorescent lamps, medical equipment, data transmission, telecommunications and mobile phones.  Its use in electrical and electronic equipment has declined significantly in recent years and it’s use was banned (save certain exempt uses) in 2006.

Apart from batteries, most other mercury containing items are likely to be found on a circuit board. Thus removing the circuit board would result in removal of most mercury containing competent such as switches.

So the message is clear don’t just dump your old electronic items, contact Secure Data Recycling and we will make sure that any Mercury is properly recycled and does not end up in landfill.