Put in a help request with Information Systems. On the help form, list the electronic hardware that you would like to recycle. This program is limited to electronic hardware purchased by the School. (Please do not bring in equipment from home.) - Your electronic waste may contain heavy metals, carcinogens and neurotoxins.
- One CRT monitor contains nearly 8 pounds of lead.
- Circuit boards contain carcinogens and heavy metals.
- Plastics contain carcinogenic flame retardants.
- The EPA estimates that only 12.5% of e-waste is recycled and 87.5% goes to a landfill or incinerator.
- Electronic waste is often shipped overseas to be sorted and recycled by impoverished workers.
We have partnered with Bell Industries to provide a closed loop system* with complete downstream audit ability and stringent health, safety, and environmental policies. Our hardware recycling program: For more information on the program, click on the links below. our vendors | hardware recycled | FAQs e-waste processing | data destruction *The goal of the e-cycling program is to provide a closed loop system with complete downstream audit ability and stringent health, safety and environmental policies. The proposed program limits liability and mitigates the risks associated with current practices.
E-cycling protects the School while supporting its environmental initiatives. It also demonstrates the School’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen in advance of governmental regulation and promotes its favorable public health image. |