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Computer Recovery Project

Computer Recovery Project. Developing a Network For Change Product Stewardship and Electronics Recycling. The Problem. In 1999, tests were done on cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in monitors. Determined most contain lead in quantities that designate as a hazardous waste.

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Computer Recovery Project

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  1. Computer Recovery Project Developing a Network For Change Product Stewardship and Electronics Recycling

  2. The Problem • In 1999, tests were done on cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in monitors. • Determined most contain lead in quantities that designate as a hazardous waste. Illustration Courtesy Seattle Public Utilities

  3. The Problem • Most monitors were being disposed in the garbage. • Shortage of reuse and recycling options for used electronics in King County • No local infrastructure for recycling broken computer monitors for residents and small businesses.

  4. Project Goals Follow Product Stewardship Principles • Share the responsibility for the management of used electronics equipment among industry, government and consumers. • Promote product stewardship through technical assistance, education, market development, and coordination.

  5. Pilot Project July - October 2000 • King County organized a network of businesses and organizations that agreed to accept used computer equipment for reuse and/or recycling. • Total Reclaim expanded their recycling services to take computer monitors.

  6. The Network Repair, Resale, Recycling

  7. The Network Charity Organizations

  8. Pilot Project • 34 locations participated in the pilot project. • 14 locations agreed to accept broken monitors. • Public brought used equipment to collection sites. • Customers were charged a $10 fee to recycle broken monitors.

  9. Collection Total Reclaim collected broken monitors from network members.

  10. Disassembly • Monitors were dismantled into glass, plastic and metal parts. • CRTs transported to smelter or glass-to-glass recycling facility.

  11. Publicity King County publicized the network. Newspaper and television coverage Paid radio ads Newsletters and trade journals Brochures, posters, website, phone line

  12. Program Materials Brochures distributed by 80 computer retail stores and public agencies.

  13. Pilot Project Results Shared Responsibility • Government organized project, provided technical assistance and promoted network services. • Industry provided collection sites and recycling services. • Retailers publicized the program. • Consumers paid recycling fee.

  14. Pilot Project Results • 6,200 broken monitors were recycled. • Network members elected to continue providing services.

  15. Computer Recovery Project Ongoing Program: Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 • Recruit new members • Annual renewal - sign Agreement with program participants identifying roles and responsibilities. • Reprint brochure with new listings. • Continue program promotion.

  16. Computer Recovery Project Lisa Sepanski King County Solid Waste Division 201 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104 206-296-4489 Lisa.Sepanski@metrokc.gov

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