Electronics
Instead of throwing away your old electronics you can dispose of them
without taking up space in our landfill. The SWA's Household
Hazardous Waste program is collecting electronics. Items such as
computers, monitors, printers, cell phones, radios, televisions, and
many other items can be brought to any
household
hazardous waste collection site during normal operating hours.
Simply place the items in the electronics container provided.
Collected items are sorted by SWA staff and hauled away by a private
contractor. The electronics are then stripped apart and all useful
components redistributed.
Major types of
electronics include:
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televisions
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computer monitors
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computer CPU's
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computer peripherals (printers,
scanners, etc.)
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telecommunications equipment
(phones, fax machines
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audio/visual equipment (VCR's,
stereos, etc.)
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mainframe computers
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for oversize items, such as copiers, or business electronics please
contact us.
Here are some facts about electronics disposal:
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Reuse programs are beneficial to
participants, however they only delay disposal.
Demanufacturing recoups the residual value of end-of-life (EOL)
electronics.
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Most EOL electronics have low value
components or materials that have a negative or zero net value when
recycled. Recyclers and demanufacturers typically charge a fee
to pick up and recycle these products.
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CPU's, laptops, mainframes and
high-end telecommunications equipment typically have some value, and
demanufacturers may pay a small amount for these products.
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The Department of Environmental
Protection views electronics the same as any other hazardous
material when disposed. The generator must make a hazardous
waste determination, and depending on the quantity, may be subject
to regulatory restrictions.
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Only if recycled are EOL
electronics not considered hazardous waste or require a hazardous
waste determination.
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Households and Conditionally Exempt
Small Quantity Generators may technically dispose of their household
hazardous waste, including electronics, in the trash.
If you have any
questions speak to a Customer Service Representative at 697-2700 or 1-(866)
SWA-INFO toll-free from southern and western Palm Beach County. If
you prefer, you can
email us. |
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