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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

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Page 1: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 2: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

How do you get 50-100 people to attend a recycling workshop??

Talk about something somewhat “controversial”

Page 3: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 4: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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.

Page 5: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 6: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

Market Assessment

The Issues:GenerationToxicityCollection and Processing Infrastructure

Page 7: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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%

Page 8: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 9: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

Toxicity

Disproportionately large amount of toxicity relative to the tons of waste generated.

Lead in monitors is most concerning

Page 10: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

Equipment Obsolescence

Flat Screen technology Conversion to Digital Television More new devices

Hand Held Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Telephone/Computer/Television combinations

Page 11: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 12: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 13: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

State Surplus The State Surplus Property

Computer Center: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/ssp/computrs.htm

Contact: Jeff Nance (919) 733-9573

Page 14: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 15: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

Policies, Programs, Options, and Topics

Advanced Disposal Fee (ADF) for consumers

Disposal ban Infrastructure development through targeted

grant rounds (funding?)Private SectorPublic Sector

Page 16: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 17: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

Page 18: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

Technical Assistance - Coming Soon:

Electronics Industry Sector Information: DPPEA’s main Web site:

http://www.p2pays.orgDirect link:

http://wrrc.p2pays.org/indsector.htm

Page 19: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

Short term question that is most important:

Who should pay?Consumers Government Entities

Federal Govt.StateLocal Governments

Electronic Product Manufacturers

Page 20: Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business

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

[email protected]