P-0800 - Policy Regarding Electronic Device Recycling-Reuse at Solid Waste Convenience Centers

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.. POLICY FOR INSERTION INTO THE POLICY MANUAL MEETING DATE: June 27, 2006 NUMBER: P:0800 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 2006 REVISIONS: POLICY: Policy Regarding Electronic Device Recycling/Reuse at Solid Waste Convenience Centers For purposes of this policy, electronic devices will include computers and computer accessories, printers, televisions, computer monitors, cell phones, audio/video devices, fax machines, etc. An electronic device does not include household appliances. Electronic Devices that are delivered to a Convenience Center shall be handled in one of the following manners: Salvage Shed Citizens will be allowed to place electronic devices into a salvage shed for potential reuse by others. • Citizens will be able to place intact electronic devices into a salvage shed. • If a citizen indicates to the convenience center site attendant that their electronic device (not limited only to computers) is operable, the attendant will recommend placement of the device in the salvage shed. • Devices will remain in salvage sheds a minimum of 3 days or until the salvage shed becomes full, at which time the attendant will relocate them to the recycling trailer. • The existing 15-minute twice-daily limit for depositing ar removing materials from the salvage shed will also apply to electronic devices. • Each citizen that delivers a computer (CPU) for salvage will be responsible for any personal information remaining on the unit -site attendants have no responsibility to caution or othennrise inform citizens of their potential data security risk. Recvcling Trailer • Citizens are to place all electronic devices delivered far discard (as opposed to reuse) into the recycling trailer. • Once devices are placed into the trailer for recycling, they may not be removed or disassembled for parts. No electronic device delivered to a convenience center will be landfrlled. The site attendantlrecycling staff will make final decisions regarding what is considered acceptable for placement. into the electronics-recycling receptacle or salvage shed.