Here is a small list of the many articles and issues regarding the disposal of electronic devices. We will begin breaking them down by location and specific subject matter.
I. Disposal Outside the U.S.:
a. China's E-Waste Nightmare
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071118/ap_on_re_as/china_toxic_electronics\
b. EU (European Union Standards for E-Waste (Brown University) .
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/2006-07/06-074.pdf
II. Local Disposal Issues:
a. Get the Lead Out!
http://origin.denverpost.com/business/ci_7454807
b. Lead in Drinking Water
http://www.aquasana.com/contamination_lead.cfm
c. Lead Risk Facts
http://www.aquasanastore.com/water-you_c04.html
d. Lead Oxide Facts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead%28II%29_oxide