HomeMy WebLinkAboutP-0091 - Solid Waste Policy Regardiing Electronic Device Recycling/Reuse at Solid Waste Convenience Centers 06-27-2006-5xPOLICY:
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Policy Regarding Electronic Device RecyclinglReuse 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 shalt be handled
in one of the following manners: '
Salvaae 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 or 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 otherwise inform citizens of theft potential data
security risk.
Recyclina Trailer
• Citizens are #o place all electronic devices delivered for 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 pars.
No electronic device delivered to a convenience center will be landfilled. The site
attendantlrecycling staff will make final decisions regarding what is considered
acceptable far placement into the elec#ronics-recycling recep#acle or salvage
shed.