E-Waste

How YOU can help the Environment!

E-Waste/Paper Shredding Day-May 1, 2010 (see below for details)

What is E-waste?  E-waste is “electronic-waste”—products that are nearing the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.

Is E-waste considered hazardous?  Certain components of some electronic products contain materials that render them hazardous, depending on their condition and density. For example, nonfunctional CRTs (cathode ray tubes) from televisions and monitors are considered to be hazardous. Computer equipment is a significant source of toxic heavy metals and chemicals in our landfills.

What should I do with my electronic discards? Computer and electronic equipment do not belong in landfills or incinerators. Think “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Reduce your generation of E-waste through smart buying and good maintenance. Reuse still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it. Recycle components that cannot be repaired by dropping them off at an E-waste Drop Off Day at 40 Maxwell Avenue, Larchmont.

Items Accepted: Computer Monitors, TVs, computer towers, accessories, printers, faxes, phones, cell phones, small appliances (i.e. toasters, blenders), radios, stereos, speakers, lamps. ALSO used CFLs—drop off your used compact fluorescent light bulbs for proper disposal.

Not Accepted: White waste (i.e. washers, dryers, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators).

Important Reminder: Many electronic products (computers, cell phones, PDAs, etc.) are used to store personal information. Before donating or recycling your equipment, remember to remove all sensitive and personal information from its memory. Note that simply using your keyboard or mouse to delete files does not completely remove the information from your computer's hard drive. Your local software store can provide you with the necessary drive cleaning software appropriate for your system.

SAVE THE DATE:
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010 - 9 AM-3 PM
PAPER SHREDDING & E-WASTE DROP OFF DAY

Location: 

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Yard

Maxwell Avenue

Larchmont, New York

Questions:  Call the Sanitation Commission, 381-7810.