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- 1. How to choosean Electronics Recycling Company Tips for local governments and small businesses
- 2. Brokering (matching buyers and sellers) Electronic Resale of whole units (selling of whole units) Recyclers Remanufacturing (refurbishing equipment) use a wide De-manufacturing variety of (disassembling into parts and subassemblies) methods to Material recovery (physical process separation to capture plastics, metals, glass, etc.) electronic Material processing (shredding and grinding) waste. Donation (school systems, non- profit organizations, etc.)
- 3. Most reuse marketsare export Large for-profit and non- Ask potential profit markets are in developing countries Electronic Many recycling markets are Recyclers, export “where will Strong foreign demand for raw materials, much the recovered manufacturing is outside the U.S. material go?” The U.S. has few copper/precious metal smelters for this material Most CRT glass furnaces are located off shore Plastic recycling markets are almost all overseas
- 4. Regulations for Electronic Waste Generally, most e-scrap in the US is Non-hazardous (especially if responsibly recycled) Non-waste if recycled Some electronics can be classified as hazardous waste Color cathode ray tubes (CRTs) consistently fail toxicity testing (TCLP) for lead Other materials of concern include mercury lamps and switches. Several hazardous waste exemptions and exclusions apply to encourage reuse and recycling The Cathode Ray Tube Rule Exemption for whole and shredded circuit boards
- 5. Regulations for Electronic Waste Cathode Ray Tubes Exemption from federal hazardous waste management standards when tubes are destined for recycling or reuse and the rule is followed Notification and consent requirements for CRT exports Notification for reuse Notification and consent of receiving country for recycling Notifications posted on the EPA rule website If going to disposal, regular regulations apply Includes storage and management requirements
- 6. Regulations for Electronic Waste More info about the regulations for Electronic waste can be found on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/osw/i nforesources/pubs/orientat/ CRT Rule Website http://www.epa.gov/osw/h azard/recycling/electron/ind ex.htm
- 7. NY State Regulationsfor Electronic Scrap Recyclers Requirements include: C7 notification Written notification for collection events Operation & safety plan for collection events Best Management Practices Comprehensive environmental management plans Storm water pollution plan Closure Plan
- 8. Electronic Data Security Data security may fall into many areas Medical Records, Financial Records, Confidential Business Information Understand the information and the risks Data security can be managed in many ways Drive wiping Degaussing Physical Destruction Things to remember The paper in the printers Handheld Devices, Cell Phones, PDAs, CDs left in drives The memory in photocopiers and fax machines Many of these are easy enough and possible to handle in-house
- 9. Electronic Data Security NationalInstitute for Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization: http://csrc.nist.gov/publicati ons/PubsSPs.html
- 10. Recycler Responsible Recycler Program (R2) Performance Developed by groups of OEMs, recyclers, Standards governments and environmental groups More information Specific to the electronics about the R2 recycling industry Has several focus materials Program can be that are important found at the EPA Lead, Mercury, Batteries, PCBs website at Includes worker health and safety, site http://www.epa.gov/waste/ management and closure conserve/materials/ecycling /r2practices.htm Domestic and foreign downstream due diligence Third party audited
- 11. Recycler ISO 14000 is a series of standards, and guideline reference documents, which cover the Performance following: Standards Environmental Management Systems More Environmental Auditing information about the ISO Eco Labeling 14001 at the ISO Life Cycle Assessment website Environmental Aspects in http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_ Product Standards 14000_essentials Environmental Performance Evaluation
- 12. Recycler E-Stewards Incorporates the ISO Performance 14001 for environment, Standards the ISO 18001 for heath and safety, and the SA More information 8000 for social about the accountability E-Stewards Has specific electronics industry performance program can be requirements found at their Developed by the Basil website Action Network http://www.e-stewards.org
- 13. Recycler Performance Standards Certification to standards can be expensive, some recyclers may follow a standard but not have the certification Currently, there is no, one industry standard to follow Recyclers can provide services without having any certifications
- 14. Approved Electronic Recyclers U.S. EPA Approved The U.S. EPA does not approve recyclers for their practices An EPA ID number is not an approval of a recyclers practices State Approval NY State does not issue approval C7 is a regulation, not a certification Certificates of Recycling This is not a formal document Does not absolve the client or recycler of environmental liabilities in the event of mismanagement
- 15. Data Security Identifying Where does the material your needs end up Requirements on reuse or and resale prioritizing Logistics and support those needs, Packing are crucial to Shipping choosing an Budget electronics recycler.
- 16. Learn what recyclerscan provide Are reuse, refurbishment, and recycling techniques used to the fullest extent possible? Are incineration and land disposal minimized? Are legal requirements pertaining to transport, processing, and management complied with? If exporting, are all US and importing countries requirements complied with? Is attention paid to materials of concern?
- 17. Learn what recyclerscan provide For materials that will be reused or refurbished: Are materials screened for legitimate reuse? For materials that will be recycled: Do business records demonstrate downstream processing? Are facilities permitted and have an environmental management system? For the facility and others they use Is there a facility plan for occupational and environmental health and safety? Is there an emergency release plan? Do they track key parameters, such as input/out put and releases? Is there an adequate plan for closure?
- 18. Learn what recyclerscan provide EPA’s Plug-in to eCycling Guidelines Membership in EPA’s Waste Wise Program Collaboration with EPeat Membership in ISRI or other industry organizations.
- 19. Onsite Visit Things tolook for: How are materials being handled? To what degree are materials being processed on site? What are the general working conditions? What is the appearance of the warehouse? Things to ask for Down stream vendor records. Notifications / Citations from OSHA, NY DEC, EPA and the Local Fire Marshall. Awards / Letters of support. A conversation with a few warehouse employees .
- 20. Selecting Your Recycler Selectthe recycler Compare recycler reviews Compare service provided Price, remember free is not always the best value Evaluate their environmental impact (it will reflect yours) Other factors Setup your contract Specify Services Ask about any cost offsets from reuse Monitor for performance
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