Electronic Waste Disposal
This term applies to consumer and business electronic equipment that is near or toward the end of its useful life. There is no clear definition for electronic waste (e-waste) as of now, however on the off chance that you can connect it to an electrical outlet or it contains circuit sheets or chips, it is doubtlessly e-waste. These items can contain heavy metals like cadmium, lead, copper, and chromium that can contaminate the environment. Try not to dispose of these items in the junk or your recycling containers. E-waste companies in India.
Examples of electronic waste include, yet not limited to:
- TVs, computer screens, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, circuit loads up, lights, tickers, electric lamp, number crunchers, phones, answering machines, advanced/video cameras, radios, VCRs, DVD players, MP3, and CD players
- Kitchen equipment (toasters, coffee makers, microwave ovens)
- Research facility equipment** (hot plates, microscopes, calorimeters)
- Broken computer screens, television tubes (CRTs)
**Any research center equipment that has the chance of being contaminated with chemical, natural, or radioactive substances must be cleared through EH&S and Departmental Facilities Office before removal.
**For the PBSci research center equipment removal procedure click here.
**For more data about computer recycling click here. E-waste companies in India.
Student E-waste Recycling Options
On the off chance that you live nearby, you can dispose of your electronic waste easily and conveniently by creating a Fix-It Ticket or reaching your college maintenance office.
Extra data on removal/recycling of e-waste and other regulated items can be found in all college sorting rooms, Graduate Student Housing Mailroom, and the Village Laundry Community room. Multibins are blue cabinets worked to collect batteries, little electronics, printer cartridges, and CDs. They are located in every college sorting room. E-waste companies in India.
For more data on multi canisters contact UHS Facilities/Housing Conservation Services.
Faculty and Staff E-waste Recycling Options
Receiving Services is the UCSC grounds designated outlet for the removal of e-waste.
Contact Receiving Services (459-2354 or 459-2925) for more data regarding electronic waste taking care of and removal, or the structure facilities person for removal data in your structure or department.
City and County Residents may recycle electronic waste at:
- A&S Metals
- CleanToGreen
- Ben Lomond Tranfer Station
- Buena Vista Landfill
- California Gray Bears
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