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== Reasons for Liquidation ==

Computer liquidation is a sustainable [[solution]] and is [[environmentally friendly]]. Rapid technology change, low initial cost, and planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast-growing surplus of computers and other electronic components around the globe. The purpose of computer liquidators is to keep as many computers and electronic parts out of [[landfills]]. As newer and better technology replaces [[hardware (computer)|hardware]] at an ever-increasing speed, the amount of technical trash increases as the technology is being replaced. The speed at which hardware changes and innovates in the last few years follows, to some degree, [[Moore's law|Moore's Law]]. Predictions were made that every [[landfill]] would soon be overflowing with discarded [[computer screen]]s and computers, along with associated equipment such as [[Keyboard (computing)|keyboard]]s and [[Mouse (computing)|mouse]]s and all the other hardware associated with use of the Internet. Most electronic waste is sent to landfills or incinerated, which releases [[Electronic_waste#Electronic_waste_substances|toxic materials]] such as [[lead]], [[Mercury (element)|mercury]], or [[cadmium]] into the soil, [[groundwater]], and atmosphere, thus having a negative impact on the environment.<ref> Jeff Edmondson, http://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/recycling-technology-in-the-twin-cities/152950796, Article in "Kare11" 2016 </ref> The best liquidating companies have clearly outlined policies regarding the disposal of dangerous substances which are often an issue with information technology.

The act of liquidation avoids the possible toxins and pollution that comes with putting electronic waste in landfills and also avoids the extra costs that go into recycling. For example, New York passed a law in 2015 that banned putting electronic devices in landfills. Now waste facilities in rural counties are being forced to either turn people away or eat the cost of recycling cathode ray tubes. Outside [[New York City]], counties are spending from $6 million to $10 million a year to deal with the problem, according to [[Stephen Acquario]], executive director of the [[New York State Association of Counties]].<ref> Keith Wagstaff, https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/old-tvs-create-toxic-problem-recycling-programs-across-america-n558701, Article in "NBC News" 2016 </ref> The option of liquidation actually incentivizes people to get rid of their electronic waste in a safer way, since recycling actually costs the owner money, so there are cases where people would rather throw it out to avoid the recycling fee.<ref> California Department of Tax and Fee administration, https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/electronic-waste-recycling-fee.htm </ref>