Yes they can
There are a few ways to do this. The first step is to remove the computer chips from other devices and attempt to identify them, for recycling purposes. You might have heard of "e-waste" - which refers to electronic waste that's destined for landfill sites or incineration, instead of being reused or recycled. E-waste is a concern because it often contains toxins such as lead and mercury, which can leak out while the equipment is in use or when it's handled during servicing or repair operations were carried out improperly or unsafely. If you want to recycle your computer chip responsibly, one way you could go about doing this would entail taking advantage of return programs offered by manufacturers like Intel and Apple...