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Default Lead free solder - exposed in a UK national newspaper



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Although the EPA noted that metallic lead does corrode,
resulting in toxic soluble compounds, they didn't say anywhere
(at least that I could find) that lead in landfills is
considered a significant problem, and there was no mention
of danger from tossing used electronics in the trash.

Jay Ts
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Unless, of course, it's a CFL full of nasty mercury compounds ... d;~}

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