Consumer Electronic Waste “ E-waste ”
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Consumer Electronic Waste Consumer Electronic Waste ““E-wasteE-waste””
Community POWER Grantee MeetingOctober 15, 2008
1. The Problem• What is e-waste?• Environmental concerns• Trends driving growth
2. Minnesota Solutions• Minnesota Electronics
Recycling Act
3. How Can You Help? • Raise awareness• Promote recycling
opportunities
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What is E-waste?What is E-waste?
Any waste that has a circuit board or cathode ray tube (CRT)
Minnesota’s definition includes:TelevisionsComputers: central processing units (CPUs), monitors, laptopsComputer keyboards, speakers, printers, and other peripheralsVCRs and DVD playersFax machines…from HOUSEHOLDS
WhatWhat are the Environmental are the Environmental Concerns?Concerns?
Key contaminants: Lead in CRTs & circuit
boards Cadmium in contacts &
switches Brominated flame
retardants in plastics Hazards to human
health and the environment if improperly managed.
Growth of E-waste: Growth of E-waste: TechnologyTechnology TrendsTrends
Technological advances speed up obsolescence & lead to more e-waste
PC lifespan falling to estimated 2 years Improved TVs/monitors: HD, LCD, plasma Digital television transition set for Feb. 17, 2009
Growth of E-waste: Growth of E-waste: DigitalDigital TelevisionTelevision TransitionTransition
If you use “rabbit ears” or rooftop antenna with an analog TV, you must act. Options:
Buy a converter box to plug into your TVConnect your analog TV to cable, satellite or other pay serviceBuy a TV with a digital tuner
For more information, see:www.dtv.govwww.dtvtransition.orgwww.dtvanswers.comwww.getreadyfordigitaltv.com
MinnesotaMinnesota SolutionsSolutions
Minnesota Solution: CRT Disposal BanMinnesota Solution: CRT Disposal Ban
2003 Session: Prohibition passes
Effective July 1, 2005, a person may not place in mixed municipal solid waste an electronic product containing a cathode-ray tube.
Minn. Statute 115A.9565
Passed in the 2007 Session Began July 1, 2007 Manufacturer Responsibility based on sales weight
Not based on return share or consumer fees on products as in other states
Requires registration and reporting by all parties involved Manufacturers, Collectors, Recyclers and Retailers, Collectors, Recyclers and Retailers
Minnesota Solution: Minnesota Solution: Electronics Recycling ActElectronics Recycling Act
What Can You Do?
Raise Awareness Promote Recycling Opportunities
SWMCB developed a tool kit to help municipalities, counties, and other entities promote e-waste recycling to residents.
Tool kit includes: 8 images 3 advertisement templates 2 utility bill insert templates 4 articles Top 10 Facts and Top Questions from Residents
E-Waste Tool KitE-Waste Tool Kit
SWMCBSWMCB’’s Key Messages & Strategiess Key Messages & Strategies1. Easy & convenient
Many recycling locations in the Twin Cities Find sites at GreenGuardian.com
Key Messages & StrategiesKey Messages & Strategies
2. De-clutter Motivate people to “get rid
of, clean out”
3. Use trigger events Holidays, Super Bowl,
back-to-school
Key Messages & StrategiesKey Messages & Strategies
What are the Tools? What are the Tools? Advertising TemplatesAdvertising Templates
What are the tools?What are the tools?Free Images to DownloadFree Images to Download
What are the tools?What are the tools?Fact sheets & ArticlesFact sheets & Articles
Terminology Top 10 Facts Top Questions from
Residents “Recycle Your
Electronics” “Clean out Your
Clutter” “The Super Bowl…” Web articles
Where can households recycle e-waste?Where can households recycle e-waste? Lists of collection sites are available at:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agencywww.pca.state.mn.us/electronics
Solid Waste Management Coordinating Boardwww.greenguardian.com
Hennepin County Environmental Serviceswww.hennepin.us keyword search: a to z. Click on “electronics.”
What to do before you recycle…What to do before you recycle… Identity and other personal information can be
stolen from a computer, cell phone, or other data storage devices.
Before recycling your electronics, protect yourself from identity theft by removing personal data and your files.
For information on how to remove data, check with the manufacturer, the recycler, or search the Internet.
Comments & Questions?Comments & Questions?
Amy Roering
Hennepin County(612) 348-8992