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Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and
Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling
Workshop
John Blaisdell, Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC)
http://www.p2pays.org
How do you get 50-100 people to attend a recycling workshop??
Talk about something somewhat “controversial”
What makes electronics recycling “controversial?”
Toxic components Lots in storage Lack of current affordable options Disagreement over who should pay Ultimate disposal after reuse/recycling
Recent Local Press Article: “Technology’s Toxic Waste,” News
and Observer, September 18, 2000. Editorial: “Newfangled Slag” News and
Observer, September 30, 2000. Article: “Cary Set to Recycle PCs,” News
and Observer, October 7, 2000. Editorials- “A Vast Wasteland,” News and
Observer, October 11, 2000.
SWIX’s Involvement
Southern Waste Information eXchange or SWIX is a non-profit information clearinghouse
Were recently contracted with EPA Region 4 to put on a southeast regional electronics recycling workshop in Atlanta
We brought that program to NC
Market Assessment
The Issues:GenerationToxicityCollection and Processing Infrastructure
Breakdown of Disposed Waste Stream
Organics 12%
Plastics7%
Metals1%
Glass3%
Paper18%
Wood waste11%
Textiles, Carpet, Furniture
5%
Const.& Demo.29%
Misc./Unknown9%
Special Wastes: White Good, Tires, Etc.
1%
Electronics and Misc. Durables
4%
Overview Generation: Market Assessment:
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/02/01622.htm
Estimates of the Amount of Electronics Requiring Disposal
1997 2002
Residential Electronics 25,16426,699
Workplace Electronics 25,16426,699
Total 50,32853,398
Sources:1) OECD = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 2) MADEP = Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection3) MCC = Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation4) CMU = Carnegie Mellon University
Toxicity
Disproportionately large amount of toxicity relative to the tons of waste generated.
Lead in monitors is most concerning
Equipment Obsolescence
Flat Screen technology Conversion to Digital Television More new devices
Hand Held Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Telephone/Computer/Television combinations
MarketsDirectory of Markets for Recyclable Materials: 35 Companies
Categories:
-Electronics Equipment and Scrap
-Computer Equipment
-Monitors-Cathode Ray Tubes
-Computer Disks-CD and Floppy
-Audio/Video/Computer Reels
-Telecommunications Equipment
-Televisions
Web Site: http://www.p2pays.org/dmrm
Larger Businesses & Institutions vs. Residential Collection
BusinessesNewer, more standardized equipmentSomewhat motivated by RCRA requirementsUnderserved by recycling services, but better than
residential Residential Collection
Older, less standardized equipmentUnderserved by recycling services
State Surplus The State Surplus Property
Computer Center: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/ssp/computrs.htm
Contact: Jeff Nance (919) 733-9573
NC’s Strategy Workshops to begin education process Consider policy options and make recommendations to
our Secretary Publicize RCRA requirements to generators and landfills Small grants to fund several residential collection Technical/financial assistance through the DPPEA and it’s
partners
Policies, Programs, Options, and Topics
Advanced Disposal Fee (ADF) for consumers
Disposal ban Infrastructure development through targeted
grant rounds (funding?)Private SectorPublic Sector
Policies, Programs, Options, and Topics
Collection events for residents Take back for Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs) Mandatory or voluntary elimination of toxic
components by OEMs Recycled content purchases, leasing, etc. for state
agencies
Financial and Technical Assistance:
Small grants available for local governments in FY 01 / 02 as part of SWRAGs
Private Sector Funding:Sustainable Jobs Fund - 919.530.1177Self Help - 919.956.4490
Web page for more info: http://www.p2pays.org
Technical Assistance - Coming Soon:
Electronics Industry Sector Information: DPPEA’s main Web site:
http://www.p2pays.orgDirect link:
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/indsector.htm
Short term question that is most important:
Who should pay?Consumers Government Entities
Federal Govt.StateLocal Governments
Electronic Product Manufacturers
More InformationView this presentation online at:
http://www.p2pays.orgSiting a facility in North Carolina:
http://www.p2pays.org/rbac John Blaisdell, NC DPPEA (919) 715-6522 or