Electronic Waste Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do I need to place my TV and Computer Monitor in a separate area at the landfill? |
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I am an owner of a computer sale & repair company and have many old non-working computers to dispose of, where can I take them? |
Electronic Waste Questions:
Q Why do I need to place my TV and Computer Monitor in a separate area at the landfill?
A As of July 2001 tv's and computer monitors have been banned from landfilling. This is due to the high level of lead in the glass portion of the tv and monitor, the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). The new regulations require that the CRT be recycled. The Riverside County Waste Management dept. ships the CRT’s to recyclers. At this time CRT’s have a negative value. Presently there is no extra charge for this service. For more information on the management of electronic waste go to http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/
Q I am an owner of a computer sale & repair company and have many old non-working computers to dispose of, where can I take them?
A While we don't accept business waste through our residential programs, we have tried to provide some options on our website for Business waste under the Hazardous Waste - Business menu.
I would like to direct you to a few links on our website for the recycling of electronics from your business. First, I would encourage you to contact the Goodwill Industries Thrift Store in your area. They are a registered electronics recycler with the California Integrated Waste Management Board and would probably be delighted to receive your electronic waste. They receive funds form the CIWMB for every pound of ewaste recycling.
Secondly, there are other registered recyclers you can contact from this list, some charge fees, and some don't. This program is growing and ever-changing due to the completive market for electronic waste. I would encourage you to make several calls if this is the route you are going to pursue. I can't keep track of the changes. Our list can be found on our website under the Hazardous Waste - Business: http://www.rivcowm.org/hhw/electronic_waste.html
Lastly, the CIWMB maintains an electronic management data base of companies in California that recycle electronics. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Collection/RecyclerSearch.aspx
