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Government and Community-Based Strategies and Sources for Financing Recycling Enterprises. Written for NRC by Self-Reliance, Inc., this briefing paper reviews historical and current trends in financing recycling businesses and recent developments in small business and community-based financing. The report includes results of a survey of community-development financial institutions (CDFI) that have financed recycling businesses along with contract information for more than 25 regional CDFIs interested in financing recycling businesses that create jobs and economic development opportunities in low-income communities. The report also includes recommendations for expanding the amount of capital available to the recycling industry and an extensive list of federal and state government programs that provide sources of grants or loans for recycling businesses. Click Here to view the report in .pdf format.

Financing the Recovered Materials Industry:

An assessment of Targeted Financing Sources for the Recycling Industry.
Prepared by: Materials for the Future Foundation. www.materials4future.org
Click Here for the MFF report in .pdf format
Click Here to view General Resource for Financing Social Enterprises in .pdf format
Click Here to view Sources of Equity Financing for Social Enterprises in .pdf format
Click Here to view Sources of Debt Financing for Social Enterprises in .pdf format

Beyond The Bank:

A Primer on Non-Traditional Financing Strategies for the Recycling Industry
Researched and written by the Environmental Capital Network under contract to NRC, this primer includes basic information on financing recycling businesses and alternative financing stratigies for companies seeking to expand their operations. The primer includes detailed information and contracts on asset-based financing, leasing options, partnership and government financing sources, and, includes Small Business Administration loan guarantee programs. Click Here to view the primer in .pdf format

Financing Strategies for Reuse and Recycling Enterprises

Developed by the Materials for the Future Foundation for the NRC, this fact sheet includes information on the basic financing strategies and guidance for start-up and small businesses. The fact sheet includes helpful hints and other resources and websites to assist entrepeneurs in developing business plans and obtaining financing.
Click Here to view the fact sheet in .pdf format.

Program Goals and Objectives

The ability of small and start-up businesses to obtain financing is a critical factor in expanding end use manufacturing capacity for recycled materials and products. To address this need, the National Recycling Coalition’s National Recycling Financing Initiative (NRFI), funded primarily by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

Researched, documented, and published information on successful capital information strategies for recycling businesses.
Provided information and conducted outreach to targeted investors on successful financial deals and investment opportunities in the recycling industry.
Provided state market development officials and business development specialists with a centralized source of information and training to assist recycling businesses in obtaining financing.

Background

The NRC identified a number of challenges facing recycling enterprises in the financing arena. These challenges include:

Improving recycling companies’ business planning expertise and their familiarity with promising financing sources and strategies.
Responding to investor concerns regarding market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, new technologies, past financial track record, and lack of credit history/collateral.
Identifying and maximizing the use of nontraditional sources of capital and financing strategies such as community-based financial institutions, “angel” investors, venture capitalists, asset-based lenders, and mergers and acquisitions to fill financing “gaps” not addressed by traditional sources of debt and equity financing.
Promoting successful financial deals in the recycling industry to investors and the business community.
Increasing the utilization of government loan and grant programs to leverage more private sector investment.
Realizing the potential of investment forums and networks to assist recycling businesses in obtaining financing.
National Partners
In addition to the NRC, the following organizations supported the work of the NRFI:

The United States Environmental Protection Agency
The American Plastics Council
The Northeast Recycling Council
The Materials for the Future Foundation
The Environmental Capital Network
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance
KirkWorks

How to Get More Information

While the NRFI is no longer an active NRC project, this website contains many valuable resources produced during the project, much of which is still relevant today. We also offer an order form in .pdf format which you may download and print.

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC), through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is pleased to provide this searchable database of recyclers, reuse organizations, and municipal programs that accept old electronic equipment. Our background document on properly managing old electronic equipment explains reuse and recycling options, and this database will help you find organizations that specialize in electronics reuse and recycling.

It’s easy to get a list of recyclers in your area! Just follow these steps:

Select the state in which you live from the list on the left. If your state does not appear in the list, it is because we do not have any organizations operating in your state. You may consider looking at listings for neighboring states. Programs that operate nationally will appear at the end of each state listing.

Select the order for your list. If you are looking for an organization that is located near you, select the zip code order, which will list them geographically. If you are looking for a particular organization, select the company order to find it quickly.

Click the “List Them!” button.

If you would like to suggest any corrections or additions, please contact the Electronics Recycling Initiative by e-mail at [email protected],or by phone at (802)254-3338.

DISCLAIMER:Please note that the information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Inclusion in this database does not represent an endorsement of any kind by the sponsoring organizations. Some of the information provided has not been verified. This list may not include all the reuse and recycling organizations that may be operating in a particular state.

NRC wants to know about your electronics recycling activities!

NRC is compiling nationwide information about electronics reuse and recycling activities including strategy papers, ongoing and pilot collection programs. This information will be compiled and posted to this website.

State Summaries

Alabama

Alabama Dept of Environmental Management Home Page

http://www.adem.state.al.us/

Alaska

Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation Home Page

http://www.state.ak.us/dec/home.htm

Arizona

Arizona Dept. of Enironmental Qualitiy Home Page

http://www.adeq.state.az.us/

The Arizona Partnership for Pollution Prevention (P3)

http://www.adeq.state.az.us/environ/waste/capdev/p2/partner.html

P3 is a voluntary, non-regulatory designed to “reduce the generation of hazardous waste, reduce toxic chemical usage, and to improve pollution prevention communications and cooperation between government and industry.” Industry sectors include Aerospace, Automotive, Electronic, and Industrial.

Phoenix – Appliance/Electronics Collection and Recycling

http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/GARBAGE/applianc.html

Overview of the city’s electronics recycling program.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Arizona

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Arizona.html

Arkansas

State of Arkansas Dept. of Environmental Quality Home Page

http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/hazwaste/

Ten year plan includes involvement in the information technology revolution, especially e-business. See

http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/diroffice/strategic_plan/spv16_010105.htm

California

California Integrated Waste Management Board Home Page

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/

CIWMB Electronic Product Management Home Page

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/

Industry-Sponsored Electronic Equipment Recovery Resources

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Recovery/default.htm

Industry-coordinated programs designed to “plan and manage electronic products at the end of their useful life.”

News on Electronic Product Management

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/News/default.htm

FAQ’s regarding CRT’s

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/RegIssues/DTSCMFF/032001Summ.htm

Reuse and Recycling options for E-Waste

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/ReuseRecycle/default.htm

Regulatory Issues

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/RegIssues/default.htm

Case Study

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/CaseStudies/CIWMB.htm

“CIWMB’s own experience in managing electronic products and packaging.”

California Materials Exchange

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/calmax/

“A free service designed to help businesses find markets for materials they have traditionally discarded.” Electronics listings available on web site.

Electronics and Computers Reuse Links and Resources

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Reuse/Links/Computer.htm

Alameda County Hard to Recycle Materials

http://recycle.stopwaste.org/group.asp?groupcode=SPE

Links to a list of companies in Alameda County that recycle CRT’s, computers, televisions, cell phones, and other electronic equipment.

Los Angeles County Environmental Programs Division – Smart Business Recycling – Electronics

http://ladpw.org/epd/brtap/recyclingsite/results.cfm?search=electronics

List of recycling companies that accept computer donations by businesses.

Marin County – Computer Resource Center

http://www.sananselmo.com/nonprofits/index.cgi?id=10269

The center accepts computers and various electronic equipment.

Mendocino County – MendoRecycles

http://www.mendorecycle.org/electronics.htm

Electronics recycling information for Mendocino County residents.

City of Oxnard – Computer and Electronics Recycling Information

http://www.ci.oxnard.ca.us/refuse/electron.html

Provides information on the full-time computer and electronics drop-off recycling program

San Diego – Electronics, TVs, Computer, and Appliance Recycling Guide

http://www.sannet.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pdf/brochure.pdf

San Francisco Recycles

http://www.sfrecycles.org/main.html

Look under “What do I do with my?” for information on residental and business computer recycling. Also includes a link to local computer recyclers.

San Francisco Bay Area Computer Recycling and Reuse Directory

http://www.svep.org/.page_creator/recycletable.html

Santa Clara County Computers and Parts

http://www.geocities.com/PicketFence/7395/sanccomp.html

Bay Area Computer, Electronics, and Business Equipment Recycling and Reuse Directory.

Ventura County Solid Waste Management Division – Computer Recycling

http://www.rain.org/~swmd/recycleguide/computer.html

List of local organizations that recycle computer equipment.

Yolo County Division of Integrated Waste Management – Managing Electronic Waste

http://www.yolocounty.org/org/PPW/diwm/crt.htm

Reuse and recycle options for electronic equipment.

Californian’s Against Waste E-Waste Home Page

http://www.cawrecycles.org/Electronics/ewaste%20index.htm

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – California

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/California.html

Colorado

Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation Home Page

http://www.state.co.us/oemc/

Electronics Recycling

http://www.state.co.us/oemc/programs/electronic.htm

2 programs:

1. Computer drop-off program in Boulder County

2. The Computer Electronics Recycling Task Force- Composed of manufacturers, retailers, environmental and recycling groups and public officials. For records of the group’s meetings, go to: http://www.state.co.us/oemc/programs/electronics/index.htm

Colorado Materials Exchange – General Computer Recycling and Reuse Information

http://www.colorado.edu/cure/comex/computerinfo.html

Boulder Country Recycling and Composting Authority: Report – Options for Recycling and Reuse of Residential Scrap Electronics for the Boulder County Recycling and Composting Authority.

http://www.co.boulder.co.us/bcrca/electron.htm

Boulder Community Network – TekRecycle Home Page

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/tekmatch/exchange/

Donate to a Local Non-Profit

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/tekmatch/exchange/givetonpo.htm

List of non-profit organizations accepting old computer equipment.

Disposal Considerations – Where to Dispose of Old Computer Equipment

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/tekmatch/exchange/dispose.htm

Fort Collins – Recycling Centers for Computers and Printers

http://www.ci.fort-collins.co.us/recycling/centers.php?ID=54

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Colorado

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Colorado.html

Connecticut

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Electronics Home Page

http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/elecrecy.htm

Computer and Electronics Recycling

http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/computel.htm

Answers some FAQ’s on recycling electronics.

Computer and Electronics Recycling Companies

http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/comprecy.htm

Electronics Collections for Private Residents Schedule

http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/electronsch.htm

Recycling Personal Computers Report, Nov. 2000

http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2000/rpt/olr/htm/2000-r-1078.htm#topofpage

Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority Annual Residental Electronics Recycling Collection Dates

http://www.HRRA.org

Mansfield, Connecticut Recycling and Refuse Program

http://vvv.munic.state.ct.us/mansfield/Recycling.htm

Mansfield provides on-going collection center for computers and televisions for local residents.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Connecticut

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Connecticut.html

Delaware

Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Home Page

http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/

For further information on recycling CRTs and other electronic equipment, contact Karen J. Anthony or DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection.

Delaware Solid Waste Authority – Electronic Goods Recycling Program

http://www.dswa.com/programs/programs_electronic.htm

This new program allows “homeowners and businesses conveniently drop off their unwanted items for free at DSWA facilities statewide.”

DSWA Offers Electronic Goods Recycling – June 2001 Newsletter

http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/admin/news/06-28/0628news.htm

Plans for an annual state electronics recycling day.

Call Danny R. Aguilar, DSWA, at 302-739-5361 or the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 for additional information.

Delaware Economic Development Office

Green Industries Program

http://www.state.de.us/dedo/departments/green/greenind.htm

The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have established a Green Industries Program to promote the use of recycled materials and reduce waste generation within Delaware’s business and industrial community.

Delaware Valley Computer Reuse Projects

http://sharetechnology.org/philorgs.html

Provides contact information for computer donation centers in the Delaware/New Jersey Area.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Delaware

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Delaware.html

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Department of Public Works

http://dpw.dc.gov/main.shtml

District of Columbia Household Hazardous Waste

http://dpw.dc.gov/info/house_haz_waste.shtml

Lists dates, locations, and FAQ’s of hazardous waste collection days (includes collection of computers).

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – District of Columbia

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/WashDC.html

Florida

Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection – The Electronic Program Home Page

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/default.htm

Florida’s Strategy for End-of-Life Electronics

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/strategy.htm

Florida Contacts for Computer, TV and Electronics Demanufacturing and Recycling

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/recylist.pdf

Focus on Television and Computer Monitors

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/lead.htm

Breakdown of disassembled computer monitor and statistics on end-of-life monitors.

State Regulations

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/laws.htm

Facts on Major Types of Electronic Equipment

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/major_types.htm

Background, Information, Publications, and Research Links

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/publications.htm

Florida’s State Contract for Electronics Recycling

http://fcn.state.fl.us/st_contracts/991705001/

Alachua County – “End-of-Life Electronic Equipment Pilot Collection Program Summary Report”

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/alach_99.pdf

This report summarizes the results of Alachua County’s pilot collection for consumer end-of-life electronic equipment.

Broward County – News Release October 9, 2001

http://www.broward.org/news003.htm

“Recycling Your Old Electronics Just Got Easier!”

City of Hollywood – Environmental Services Division – Recycling

http://www.hollywoodfl.org/env_services/recycling.htm

Lists locations and acceptable items for recycling electronic equipment.

Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management – Project ReCompute

http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/solidwaste/planet/spring2000/planet3.html

A pilot project to determine the feasibility of collecting, recycling and refurbishing end of life (EOL) electronic equipment.

Pasco County – Report: “The Recycling and Demanufacturing of Computers and Electronic Equipment”

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/pasco_00.pdf

This report summarizes the results of Pasco County’s pilot collection, recycling and demanufacturing program for post consumers’ end-of-life electronic equipment.

Pinellas County – Report: “Innovative Grant Reimbursement Program”

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/pinellas_00.pdf

St. Lucie County Recycling – Electronics and Computer Recycling

http://www.stlucieco.gov/recycling/education/electronic_and_computer_recycling.htm

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Florida

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Florida.html

Georgia

Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs

http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/index.html

Tips on Electronic Recycling

http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/electronicrec.pdf

“Find out information on recycling your used electronic equipment from your home or business.” Includes a listing of electronic recycling centers.

Georgia Recycling Markets

http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/recycling/default.asp

Searchable Database for electronic recyclers.

Directory of Computer Recyclers in Georgia

http://www.ganet.org//dnr/p2ad/comp_recycle.html

ReBoot – GA’s Computer Recycling Program

http://www.gatfl.org/reboot/default.htm

ReBoot is a nonprofit, statewide, collaborative effort of many groups and organizations committed to recycling computers.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Georgia

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Georgia.html

Hawaii

Hawaii Dept. of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch

http://www.state.hi.us/health/eh/shwb/index.html

Honolulu Recycling and Waste Disposal – Computer Recycling

http://www.opala.org/Computer_Reuse_and_Recycling.htm

Recycling and Composting Companies in Oahu

http://www.opala.org/recycling_companies.html

Includes list for computers and various electronics.

Idaho

Idaho’s Dept. of Environmetal Quality, Waste Management and Remediation Home Page

http://www2.state.id.us/deq/waste/waste1.htm

Southern Idaho Solid Waste

http://www.sisw.org/whattodo.htm

Provides options on how to recycle computers, televisions, cell phones etc.

Illinois

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – Bureau of Land

http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/citizen-involvement/recycling/index.html

Proposal for a Regional Computer Recycling and Vocational Training Center – August 22, 2000

http://www.juliehamos.org/hottopics/district/2000-08-22.html

Kane County – Electronic Recycling Page

http://www.co.kane.il.us/Environment/recyelectronic.htm

Lists dates and location for electronic recycling collection days.

Lake County Solid Waste Agency – Electronics Recycling Page

http://www.swalco.org/trash/recycling/electronics.htm

Provides information on free electronics collection event and local organizations that accept used electronic equipment.

Rock Island County Waste Management Agency – Computer Recycling

http://www.ricwma.org/genrecycle.htm#computers

Possible options for safe disposal of computer equipment.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Illinois

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Illinois.html

Indiana

Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management

http://www.state.in.us/idem/

Report on Managing used computers and electronic waste

http://www.state.in.us/idem/oppta/recycling/IASWMD120400usedcomputers.PDF

Database of Indiana Recyclers

http://www.state.in.us/idem/oppta/recycling/search

Indiana Materials Exchange

http://www.in.gov/idem/oppta/imex/

Allen County Waste Watcher – Recycling Events and Programs

http://www.acwastewatcher.com/recycling_pages/recycling_programs.php

Provides information on the Solid Waste District’s annual computer and electronic recycling collection.

Monroe County Solid Waste Management District – Electronics Recycling

http://www.mcswmd.org/electronics.html

Disposal options for county residents.

Wabash County Solid Waste Management District

http://www.slashthetrash.com/electron.htm

Provides information for county residents and businesses.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Indiana

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Indiana.html

Iowa

Iowa Environmental Protection Division

http://www.state.ia.us/government/dnr/organiza/epd/index.htm

Iowa Land and Quality Waste Management Assistance Division – Iowa Recycling Directories

http://www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/wmad/main/inside/recyclingdirectories/recyclingdirectory/white.htm

Materials inclueded are “appliances, computers, computer monitors, circuit boards, magnetic tapes, diskettes, and compact disks.”

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Iowa

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Iowa.html

Kansas

Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment, Bureau of Waste Management

http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/waste/

Kansas Business & Industry Recycling Program

http://www.kansasbirp.com/newsletter.html

Provides Information on the Kansas Computer Recycling Center and pick-up service

City of Lawrence: Recycling Division – Disposal of Unwanted Computers

http://recycle.ci.lawrence.ks.us/reflections/rr00025.html

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Kansas

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Kansas.html

Kentucky

Kentucky Division of Waste Management

http://www.nr.state.ky.us/nrepc/dep/waste/dwmhome.htm

Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center – Partnership for Effective Electronics Reuse and Recycling

http://www.kppc.org/Publications/Print_Materials/peer/index.cfm

Addresses the growing problem of electronics waste disposal in Kentucky.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Kentucky

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Kentucky.html

Louisiana

Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.la.us/

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Louisiana

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Louisiana.html

Maine

Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management

http://www.state.me.us/dep/rwm/Home Page.htm

Computer Recycling in Maine

http://www.state.me.us/dep/rwm/computerrecy.htm

Provides background information, various options of disposal, and regulations for schools, businesses, and homeowners, and local contacts

Maine Waste Management and Recycling – Television & Computer Recycling Homepage

http://www.state.me.us/spo/wm&r/tv%20&%20computer%20collection%20home.htm

Television & Computer collection dates and results of past events.

Maryland

Maryland Dept of the Environment Home Page

http://www.mde.state.md.us/

How can I recycle computers and other electronic equipment?

http://www.mde.state.md.us/was/recycle/faqs.htm#12

eCycling Program Home Page

http://www.mde.state.md.us/was/recycle/factsheets/ecycling_fs.htm

Overview of eCycling Project.

eCycling Events and Permanent Collection Programs

http://www.mde.state.md.us/was/recycle/factsheets/ecycling_events.htm

Computer Reuse and Recycling in Maryland

http://www.mdrecycles.org/directory/Directory.htm

Allegany County Government – Computer Recycling Resources

http://www.gov.allconet.org/recycle/computers.htm

Current-events updates on computer recycling and lists local organizations that accept them for reuse and recycling.

Montgomery County Solid Waste Services – Computer Recycling

http://solidwaste.dpwt.com/recycling/how_to/computers.htm

Lists acceptable computer items and information on local drop off center for county residents.

Town of Somerset/Chevy Chase – Computer Recycling Information

http://www.townofsomerset.com/recycle.html

St. Mary’s County Solid Waste Division – Electronic Recycling

http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/recycle/electronicrecycling.htm

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Maryland

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Maryland.html

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/dephome.htm

TV and Computer Reuse and Recycling Information Home Page

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm

About TV and Computer Recycling and Reuse: A New Strategy for Discarded Computer Monitors and Televisions

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/aboutcrt.htm

TV and Computer Recycling and Reuse Regulations

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#regs

Consumer Information: Residents with a single TV or computer to recycle

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#consumer

Cities and Towns: Set up a CRT recycling program within your municipality

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#towns

Business and Industry: Businesses with multiple computers to recycle

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#business

Massachusetts TV/Computer Monitor Program In Depth

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#history

Recycling Services Directory

http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/rsd/electron.htm

Report: Electronics Re-Use and Recycling Infrastructure Development in Massachusetts –

September 2000

http://www.epa.gov/region1/compliance/solid/jtrfinal00.pdf

In-depth report.

WasteCap of Massachusetts – A Leading Resource for Business Waste Management – Computer Recycling

http://www.wastecap.org:8080/wastecap/commodities/computers/computers.htm

Provides information on computer recycling “tailored to Massachusetts businesses and institutions only.”

Cambridge – Computer and Television Recycling in Cambridge

http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~TheWorks/recycling/computer.html

Chelsea Center for Recycling and Economic Development

University of Massachusetts

http://www.chelseacenter.org/

Berkshire Materials Exchange

Contact Information:
Nancy Nylen/Wendy Penner
c/o Center for Ecological Technology
112 Elm Street

Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413 445-4556

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Massachusetts

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Massachusetts.html

Michigan

Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.mi.us/wmd/

How do I dispose of this: Electronic equipment

http://www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/tas/elecequp.pdf

Recycled Materials Market Directory

http://www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/asp/rmmdmisc.asp

Partial listing for electronic recyclers

Ann Arbor – Computer Recycling

http://www.recycleannarbor.org/re/recomprecycl.html

General information on the city’s computer recycling program.

Kalamazoo County – Old Equipment and Software

http://www.telecity.org/donations.asp

Lists contacts and options for computer equipment and software

Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority – Electronics Recycling

http://www.socrra.org/electronics.html

Washtenaw County Materials Exchange

http://www.co.washtenaw.mi.us/depts/eis/eisex.htm

Washtenaw County Dept. of Environment and Infrastructure Services – Computer Recycling Program

http://www.co.washtenaw.mi.us/depts/EIS/comprec.html

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Michigan

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Michigan.html

Minnesota

Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance – Plug Into Recycling

http://www.moea.state.mn.us/plugin/index.cfm

What to do with waste electronic and electrical products.

Recycling for Households

http://www.moea.state.mn.us/plugin/recyclers-household.cfm

Recycling Used Electronics Report

http://www.moea.state.mn.us/plugin/report.cfm

Report on Minnesota’s demonstration project – July 2001.

Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance – Computer and Electronics Market

http://www.moea.state.mn.us/markets/Computers9-26-00.pdf

List of organizations that accept computer and electronic equipment.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – Managing Electronic Equipment

http://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/pubs/4_15.pdf

Anoka County – Integrated Waste Management Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.co.anoka.mn.us/departments/int_waste_mngmnt/iwm_faqs.htm

List of organizations that recycle computers and electronics.

Bloomington – The Green Pages – Computer Recycling

http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/pubworks/solidwas/greenpg/gp_abc.htm#comp

Hennepin County Environmental Services – A to Z directory to Household Waste Disposal

http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/environmental/household/a-z.html

Provides information on how to properly dispose electronics and computers.

Scott County – Consumer Electronics

http://www.co.scott.mn.us/eh/sw/consumerelectronics.htm

Lists goals to reduce, reuse, and recycle electronics.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Minnesota

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Minnesota.html

Mississippi

Mississippi Dept. of Environmental Quality Home Page

http://www.deq.state.ms.us/newweb/Home Pages.nsf

Missouri

Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Home Page

http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/deq/swmp/homeswmp.htm

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Missouri

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Missouri.html

Montana

Montana Dept of Environmental Quality Home Page

http://www.deq.state.mt.us/index.asp

Nebraska

Nebraska Dept. of Environmental Quality Home Page

http://www.deq.state.ne.us/

Waste Computers and Monitors

http://www.deq.state.ne.us/Publica.nsf/1ddd539d20b2b73986256870007b30a8/7e509939eaf34bff862568ff00534b0b?OpenDocument

Provides guidance on correct procedures for disposal of computers and monitors, regulations, contacts, and background information.

Electronic Waste: A Challenge for the a New Millenium – Summer 2001

http://www.deq.state.ne.us/Newslett.nsf/pages/Sum01-4a

WasteCap of Lincoln, Nebraska

http://www.wastecaplnk.org

Computer Collection Service Providers

http://www.wastecaplnk.org/CCSP.html

List of organizations that accept various electronic equipment.

City Of Lincoln, Dept. of Environmental Health – Computer Monitors and Components

http://www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/city/health/environ/pollu/compfact.htm

Provides background information and a list of local organizations that accept computer equipment.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Nebraska

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Nebraska.html

Nevada

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Nevada

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Nevada.html

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services Home Page

http://www.des.state.nh.us/

Computer Recycling Background Information

http://www.des.state.nh.us/pcas/nhma.htm

Vendors for Computer Recycling

http://www.des.state.nh.us/pcas/comp_recyclers.htm

Current Computer “Take Back” Programs.

http://www.des.state.nh.us/pcas/takeback.htm

New Hampshire Governor’s Recycling Program – Office Recycling

http://www.state.nh.us/recycle/office.html

Information for recycling in the workplace.

City of Keene – Recycling Guide – Electronics

http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/publicworks/recycle/electronics-spec.html

Provides information on the city’s recycling center.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – New Hampshire

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewHampshire.html

New Jersey

New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Home Page

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

Management of Spent Computers and CRTs in New Jersey

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/lrm/uwrcompu.htm

The New Jersey Solid Waste Policy Group

http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~wastemgmt/countylist.html

“Where to recycle computers, fluorescent bulbs, and mercury devices in your county.”

Computer Recycling Organizations

http://microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewJersey.html

Township of Catham – Computer Recycling

http://www.chathamtownship.org/comprecycl.htm

Delaware Valley Computer Reuse Projects

http://sharetechnology.org/philorgs.html

Provides contact information for computer donation centers in the Delaware/New Jersey Area.

Gloucester County Improvement Authority Office of Recycling – Where Can I Recycle?

http://www.gciarecycling.org/WhereCanIRecycle.htm

List of county organizations that accept computers and computer equipment.

Morris County Hazardous Waste Management – FAQ’s on Electronics and CRTs

http://www.mcmua.com/hazardouswaste/FAQ_Electronics.htm

Ocean County Dept. of Solid Waste Home Page

http://www.oceancountygov.com/recycle/default.htm

County Computer Recycling Program

http://www.oceancountygov.com/recycle/computers.htm

Information about drop off centers and acceptable items.

Somerset County – Computer Recycling

http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/_ongoing/residents_can_recycle_computers_.htm

Monthly computer drop off dates.

Union County – Electronics Recycling Information

http://www.unioncountynj.org/oem/electron.html

Dates and locations for county collections.

New Jersey Office of Sustainable Business – Computer Recycling

http://www.globallearningnj.org/glean18.htm

Contains information on environmental and regulatory issues, information resources, computer donations, and corporate take back programs.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – New Jersey

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewJersey.html

New Mexico

New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd

No information on electronic recycling.

New Mexico Environmental Dept. Home Page

http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/

No information on electronic recycling.

New York

New York State Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials Home Page

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/index.html

Information on Used Electronics

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/electron.htm

Provides options for proper disposal of old electronic equipment. Includes links regarding New York’s Hazardous Waste Regulations.

Dismantlers and Recyclers of Used Electronics

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/dismantl.htm

List of New York State Dimantlers and Recyclers.

Letter to Dismantler and Recycling Firms

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/usedelec.htm

Letter distrubuted to firms “identified as dismantlers or recyclers of used computer equipment and other used electronics. Because some items (e.g., monitors1 ) typically qualify as “hazardous waste” under DEC’s “RCRA” hazardous waste regulations, for your information, we have described below various exemptions that are available when those items will be recycled. Also noted are cases where used electronics may also be exempt from regulation as solid wastes.”

Chemung County Chamber of Commerce – Business Directory for Computer Recycling

http://www.chemungchamber.org/BDlist.asp?SCID=57

List of county organizations that accept used computers.

Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency – Computer Recycling

http://www.ocrra.org/Computer_Recycling.htm

List of county organizations that accept used computers.

Rochester Chamber of Commerce

http://www.rnychamber.com/membdir/buscat/comprec.shtml

List of companies that recycle/reuse computers.

CREATE – Computer Recycling for Education and Technology Enhancement

http://seddmznt.nysed.gov/cio/create/

Accepts computer donations for use in state schools, libraries, and other educational institutions.

Waste and Reduction Recycling Program Home Page

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/redrecy/index.htm

No Information on electronic recycling.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – New York

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewYork.html

North Carolina

North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

http://www.p2pays.org/

Electronics – Managing Discarded Electronic Products.

http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/

Provides general recycling information and links to relevant information

Proper Management/Disposal of Household Electronics

http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/rezelec.htm

Proper Management/Disposal of Business Electronics

http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/bizelec.htm

Local Government Involvement with Electronic Recycling

http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/govelec.htm

Directory Market for Recycling Electronic Equipment Serving North Carolina

http://www.p2pays.org/DMRM/dmrm.asp?Page=2&Mattype=EL&B1=Submit

List of disposal companies for: electronic equipment, computers, televisions, CRTs, audio and video equipment, etc.

Computer Recycling in the Town of Cary

http://www.townofcary.org/depts/pwdept/recycling/computers.htm

Information provided on local curbside pickup for computers.

Mecklenburg County Electronics Recycling Program

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/14/13025/frame.htm

Slideshow of county’s recycling program.

Orange County – Computer Users Guide to Waste Reduction in Orange County

http://www.co.orange.nc.us/recycling/Computer%20Recycling.doc

Newsletter regarding recycling outdated computer equipment.

Raleigh Solid Waste Services – Local Computer Recycling/Reuse Options

http://www.raleigh-nc.org/sws/recyclecomputers.htm

Wake County Electronics Recycling Program

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/14/13026/frame.htm

Slideshow of the county’s recycling program.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – North Carolina

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NorthCarolina.html

North Dakota

North Dakota Dept. of Health: Division of Waste Management

http://www.health.state.nd.us/ndhd/environ/wm/index.htm

City of Fargo – Electronics Recycling

http://ci.fargo.nd.us/SolidWaste/electronics%20collection.htm

Plans to hold an annual collection of electronics for residents.

Ohio

Ohio EPA’s Guide to Computer & Electronics Waste Reduction and Recycling

http://www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/recyc/comp-rc.html

Basic information on recycling electronics and state regulations. Includes a list of electronic recyclers.

Recycled Media: Electronics Recycling News

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/recycling/pages/electronicsnews.htm

Current events in statewide electronic recycling.

Ohio Penal Industries Computer Recycling Program

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/recycling/pages/opicrp.htm

Cuyahoga County Old Computer Round-up

http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/residential/computer.shtml

Countywide, semi-annual collection program for computers and cell phones.

Hamilton County Dept. of Environmental Services

http://www.hcdoes.org/sw/comprecycle/computer_recycling.htm

List of organizations that recycle/reuse computers.

Ohio Technology Access Project

http://www.otap.org/

Local, nonprofit, computer donation organization

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Ohio

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Ohio.html

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Dept. of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.ok.us/

Oregon

Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.or.us/

News Release: Local Groups Organize to Help Deal with Computer and Electronic Product Waste – July 3, 2001

http://www.deq.state.or.us/news/releases/256.htm

“The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Portland-based regional government Metro are teaming up with local governments, industry and other groups from eight Western states to form the Western Electronic Product Stewardship Initiative. The Initiative group will help develop an environmentally responsible approach to dealing with the rapidly increasing amount of obsolete electronic products thrown away each year.”

Computer Recycling – Resources in the Whillamette Valley

http://www.computerbits.com/archive/2001/0300/recycling.html

“Organizations in the Whillamette Valley that are involved in keeping computer hardware out of the landfills.”

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Oregon

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Oregon.html

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection Home Page

http://www.dep.state.pa.us/

DEP’s Electronic Discards – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Home Page

http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/HHW/Electronics/Home.htm

Springboard to various electronic web sites.

Computer Recyclers and Reusers in Pennsylvania

http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/hhw/electronics/Recyclers_list.htm

Used Computer Donation Centers

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Pennsylvania.html

Delaware County – List of Recyclers

http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/list.html

Includes a category for computer recycling.

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority – Special Programs and Services

http://www.lcswma.org/service.htm

Provides computer recycling information for county residents and businesses.

Carnegie Melon Computer Recycling Center

http://www.cmu.edu/acs/hardweb/Recycling.html

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Pennsylvania

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Pennsylvania.html

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Home Page

http://www.state.ri.us/dem/

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation’s

Computer Recycling Drop Off Dates

http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer.asp

Computer Recycling FAQ’s

http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer_faq.asp

Computer Recycling Fact Sheet

http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer_factsheet.asp

News Release

http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer_NR.asp

“R.I. Resource Recovery Corp. Sponsors First State-Wide Computer Recycling Program in U.S.”

Southern New England Materials Exchange

http://www.rirrc.org/site/sneme/available.asp?what_maters=14

List of disposal companies for computers, electronics, and various household appliances.

South Carolina

South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control – Recycling Home Page

http://www.scdhec.net/recycle/

Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling – “FYI: Obsolete + Electronics = E-Waste”

http://www.scdhec.net/recycle/forms/new_fyis/e_waste.pdf

Report on electronics recycling.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – South Carolina

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/SouthCarolina.html

South Dakota

Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources – Waste Management Home Page

http://www.state.sd.us/denr/des/wastemgn/wasteprg.htm

Florescent Bulb Recyclers

http://www.state.sd.us/denr/des/wastemgn/Recycling/Bulbs.htm

Listing of mercury and bulb recyclers throughout the country. Includes a few that accept electronics and computers.

Tennessee

Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation: Division of Community Assistance

http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dca/index.html

Computer and Electronics Recycling in Tennessee

http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dca/electronics.htm

Provides basic statisctics on electronic recycling and lists a few options for recycling.

Tennesse Dept. of Environment and Conservation Newsletter

http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dca/p2alert0044.pdf

Newsletter on Computer Recycling – Winter 2000

City of Knoxville – Computer Recycling Program

http://www.knoxvillesolidwaste.org/solidwaste/computers.asp

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Tennessee

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Tennessee.html

Texas

Texas National Resource Conservation Commission – “Computer Castoffs”

http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/admin/topdoc/pd/020/01-03/computer.html

Natural Outlook Article on Computer Recycling – Summer 2001

Computer Recycling Centers and Refurbished Computers for Texas Nonprofits and Schools

http://www.txserve.org/national/complinks.html

“These are organizations that recycle used computers, accept donations of used or older versions of software and hardware, and provide these resources for free or at greatly-reduced prices for Texas nonprofit organizations and schools.”

City of Austin – Computers: How to Recycle

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/computer.htm

List of Austin City computer recyclers.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Texas

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Texas.html

Utah

Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Home Page

http://www.deq.state.ut.us/eqshw/dshw-1.htm

Recycling Coalition of Utah – Computer and Electronic Recycling

http://www.recycle.utah.org/computer%20recycling.html

Lists alternatives to dumping in landfills.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Utah

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Utah.html

Vermont

Vermont Computer Reuse and Recycling Listing

http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/recycling/compR3.htm

Vermont Business Materials Exchange

http://www.digitalfrontier.com/vbmex/results.html?ListingType=&MaterialClass=15&County=&State=&Keyword=&Days=

Listing of available and wanted computer and electronic material.

Rutland County Solid Waste District – Computer Recycling

http://www.rcswd.com/HouseholdHazardousWaste.htm#ComputerRecycling

Provides information on computer recycling for local businesses and residents.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Vermont

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Vermont.html

Viriginia

Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality – Computer and Electronics Recycling

http://www.deq.state.va.us/recycle/computer.html

Contains both links and lists of electronics recycling vendors.

Computer and Electronics Recycling in Virginia

http://www.deq.state.va.us/recycle/collections.htm

Summary of local electronic recycling collections.

Electronics Waste (e-waste) Management Interim Recommendations

http://www.deq.state.va.us/waste/ewaste.html

Possible solutions to effective e-waste recycling.

Virginia’s Green Electronic Program Home Page

http://www.deq.state.va.us/rupluggedin/prevent.html

Provides regulations for business, households, recyclers, refurbishers, and dismantlers.

Arlington County Department of Environmental Services – Recycling Other Materials

http://www.co.arlington.va.us/des/swd/other_mat.htm

Provides information on the annual household hazardous waste collection event and local organizations that accept computer and electronic equipment.

Fairfax County Waste Reduction and Recycling – Computer Recycling

http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/dpwes/recycling/mat-comp.htm

List of local organizations that accept used computers for reuse and recycling.

Loudoun County – Computer Recycling Efforts

http://www.loudoun-net.com/education/recycle.htm

Organizations in the region that accept used computers for reuse and recycling.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Virginia

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Virginia.html

Washington

Washington State Dept. of Ecology Home Page

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ecyhome.html

King County Solid Waste Division – Computer Recovery Project Home Page

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/default.shtml

Why Reuse and Recycle?

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/why.shtml

Where to Go

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/where.shtml

List of organizations that take used computer equipment for donation or resale.

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Washington

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Washington.html

West Virginia

West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection

http://www.dep.state.wv.us/

No information on electronic recycling.

West Virginia Materials Recycling Directory

http://www.wvdo.org/recycling/dbase/pc.cfm

Computer donations listing by county.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources – Waste Management Program Computer Recycling

http://www.recycletechnologies.com/wi-computer_recycling.htm

Provides general information, FAQ’s, and state regulations.

Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/apps/markets/matsearch.asp

Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory – Computers

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/recycle/md/03/computer.htm

Dane County – Computer Reuse/Recycling Opportunities for County Residents and Businesses

http://www.co.dane.wi.us/pubworks/recyc/computers.htm

PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Wisconsin

http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Wisconsin.html

Wyoming

Wyoming Dept. of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste Division Home Page

http://deq.state.wy.us/shwd.htm

Wyoming Recycling

http://deq.state.wy.us/recycleorg/RECYCLE[1].htm

Electronics Recycling Online Forum

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is proud to host a series of online discussions on electronics recycling through its Electronics Recycling Online Forum. The forums are open to anyone that is interested in learning more about managing end-of-life electronic equipment. This project is made possible through the support of the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Soon, NRC will be announcing several new topics for online forums, including current and emerging issues related to electronics recovery and recycling, design and manufacturing, procurement and regulation. Check back here for the latest updates.

Past Online Discussions and Transcripts

If you couldn’t attend NRC’s online discussions, find out what happened by reading the discussion transcripts:

Contracting for Proper Recovery and Recycling of Electronic Products (March 2, 2000)
Proper Management of End-of-Life Electronic Equipment (other than CRTs) (January 27, 2000)
Proper Management of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) (January 13, 2000)
State and Local Policy Initiatives and Voluntary Programs (December 2, 1999)
Trends in Electronics Recycling in the United States (November 3, 1999)

Questions? Send an e-mail to Electronics Recycling Initiative at [email protected].

How to Properly Manage Your Old Electronic Equipment

A Guide for Consumers and Businesses

Over the last two decades, spectacular advances in technology have led to a dramatic increase in our reliance on electronic products. Televisions, computers, wireless phones, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and VCRs, are just some of the electronics that have become a central part of our everyday lives.

As product innovations multiply and electronic product use increases, the lifespan of electronic equipment has shrunk. Televisions and fax machines may operate for many years, but several electronic products quickly become obsolete when newer, quicker, or better equipment and software hit the shelves. Expensive products are suddenly worth little or nothing, even though we may not want to admit it. As a consumer or a business owner, the question emerges of what to do with old electronic equipment that no longer fully meets your needs and has little residual value.

The purpose of this guide is to encourage you to find ways to reuse and recycle old electronic equipment. Doing so will help others and help the environment

Electronics Waste: A Growing Phenomenon

A recent study estimates that over 20 million personal computers became obsolete in the United States in 1998. Between 1997 and 2007, nearly 500 million personal computers will become obsolete-almost two computers for each person in the United States. Some studies predict that a large number of televisions will be disposed when high definition television becomes widely available. Many used televisions, monitors, printers, and other types of electronic equipment are finding their fate in attics, basements, and warehouses. Businesses and households keep these products because they believe that they may still be valuable, but the longer equipment remains in storage, the less useful it becomes.

Fortunately, a growing network of reuse and recycling organizations provides an environmentally and economically sound alternative to disposing of electronic equipment. In addition, a growing number of local governments are looking for ways to encourage alternative management methods to solid waste disposal for these products.

The Importance of Reusing or Recycling Electronic Equipment

Many state and local government agencies are concerned about how to ensure proper management of older electronic equipment. While end-of-life electronics currently comprise only a small amount (1 to 2 percent) of the municipal waste stream, that percentage is expected to grow dramatically in the next few years. Electronic products often contain hazardous and toxic materials that pose environmental risks if they are landfilled or incinerated. Televisions and video and computer monitors use cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which have significant amounts of lead. Printed circuit boards contain primarily plastic and copper, and most have small amounts of chromium, lead solder, nickel, and zinc. In addition, many electronic products have batteries that often contain nickel, cadmium, and other heavy metals. Relays and switches in electronics, especially older ones, may contain mercury. Also, capacitors in some types of older and larger equipment that is now entering the waste stream may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Because of the presence of these hazardous or toxic substances, state and federal hazardous waste regulations may apply to handling disposal of certain types of electronic equipment. These regulations make businesses potentially liable for improper disposal of electronics. One state has gone so far as to ban landfilling or incineration of certain types of electronic equipment, such as TVs and monitors (because of the lead-containing CRT) and batteries. For more information on regulations impacting electronics, go to http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/pdf/wwupda14.pdf .

Reusing and recycling electronic equipment is a beneficial alternative to disposal. Reuse and recycling reduces the amount of toxic and hazardous substances that may enter the environment through disposal. By extending the useful life of products, reuse conserves the energy and raw materials needed to manufacture new products, and doing so reduces the pollution associated with energy use and manufacturing. Recycling electronic equipment also conserves energy and raw materials and reduces pollution in manufacturing by allowing product constituents, such as metals and plastics, to be reclaimed and used in other products.

Options for End-of-Life Computers
First Choice: Reuse

Reuse is the environmentally preferable option for managing older electronic equipment. Extending the life of old products minimizes the pollution and resource consumption associated with making new products. Reuse also gives people who cannot afford new products access to electronic equipment at reduced or no cost. Some states exempt electronic equipment earmarked for reuse from hazardous waste regulations which apply to transportation and handling. Massachusetts, for instance, has relaxed its hazardous waste transportation regulations for computer monitors and televisions that are to be reused or recycled. In Minnesota and Florida, electronic equipment generated by businesses and consolidated from household collections are managed under streamlined special hazardous waste requirements. Some states are working to reduce or eliminate hazardous waste requirements for these materials

Many nonprofit and charitable organizations are able to accept working electronic equipment, particularly computers, and offer them to schools, community organizations, and needy individuals. Throughout the country, these organizations help match equipment donors with recipients, and provide computers, training services, and access to the Internet. Many local charitable organizations such as Goodwill and Salvation Army accept, resell, or donate older electronic equipment. These and other nonprofit organizations may be able to provide documentation of your donation, so that it may be applied toward your federal income tax return. Large companies, in particular, can take advantage of the 21st Century Classrooms Act for Private Technology Investment. Under this legislation, corporations can deduct from the full purchase price of computers if the equipment is no more than two years old. Corporations can utilize annual depreciation deductions; in essence, companies can receive double tax benefits.

Some reuse operations, particularly charitable organizations, do not have the technical staff on hand to assist with system assembly, repair and upgrading. Thus, it is important that when exploring a reuse option for your used electronics, you do not donate non-working equipment working or pieces of equipment that are part of a larger system, unless you have checked with the reuse organization and they have the capability to accept equipment in such forms. For instance, many reuse organizations only accept computers of a certain processor speed. Some schools and organizations, however, accept any type of working computer because they use software specifically designed to increase the utility of older computers.

Sidebar: For a list of quality organizations to donate your computers, visit the NRC web site at http://www.nrc-recycle.org/Programs/electronics/links.htm.

Second Choice: Recycle

If electronic equipment is too old to be reused or is broken beyond repair, you may send it to one of the many companies that specialize in disassembling electronics, salvaging parts, and selling reclaimed materials. Many types of electronic equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, and scanners, contain materials suitable for reclamation and use in new products. These materials include plastic, glass, steel, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, and other metals. Since electronics recycling operations typically require a mix of automated processing and manual labor, both of which have costs, there may be a charge associated with recycling your computer. Before choosing a recycler, check to make sure that the firm meets all applicable state and local regulatory requirements and that it properly manages the recovered materials. To find out more about the regulations that apply in your state, you should contact the environmental agency in your state. You can find the appropriate person in your state by visiting NRC’s website at (insert web address) and looking for the contact in your state that will be able to help you answer questions about transporting and recycling electronic equipment.

Some communities have ongoing programs to collect electronic equipment from their residents, while other communities sponsor collection events during the year. Depending on the collection, some communities will accept materials from both households and businesses. Visit the NRC website to find out if an electronics recycling collection event is scheduled in your community

Find a Recycler in Your Area

NRC maintains a database of electronics recyclers and local municipal/residential programs in the United States. The database is available on the NRC website and may be searched by state. Go to http://www.nrc-recycle.org/programs/electronics/search/getlisting.asp to access the database.

Sidebar: If you own a computer, ask the manufacturer or the retailer that you purchased the computer from to take the computer back. A small, but increasing number of computer manufacturers are providing this service for households. Take back and asset management services are already available for large purchasers of computer equipment.

Questions to Consider

Whether you are an individual with a single item or a small business with many different types of electronics, you should ask a reuse organization or a recycler questions about what will happen to your electronic equipment. The following are some questions to consider when selecting an electronics reuse or recycling organization:

What does the organization do with the electronic equipment it receives? Does it refurbish the equipment and sell it to another user? Does it dismantle the equipment and sell the disk drives, memory chips, and other components? Does it send materials to a metals reclamation plant or smelter? Does it process the plastic, metal, and glass for shipment to other companies that use the materials to produce recycled products?
How much of the equipment does the organization send to disposal (landfill or incinerator)? If some material is sent to disposal, who is responsible for paying related transportation and disposal costs?
If donated, does the organization provide you with documentation of your donation, so that you may apply it toward your federal tax return?
Does the organization have the necessary state and local permits or otherwise meets the relevant state and federal requirements for transporting and handling hazardous materials and end-of-life electronic equipment?
For small businesses: Does the organization provide you with a complete inventory of the equipment you are sending to be recycled, including property tags? Does the organization provide a certificate that indicates how much material was received and how it was processed? This information is important for your tax records and to contest any future liability claims.
Does the recycler have a documented hazardous waste disposal plan?
Does the company offer data security?
Does the company offer environmental liability protection?
Does the organization export or broker for export used electronic equipment? If so, consider the following information:
Some U.S. electronics recycling companies export end-of-life electronic equipment to less-developed foreign countries. Scrap materials are often exported because the recipient country has lower processing costs. Lower processing costs are often attributable to lower labor costs. However, the recipient country may also have less protective environmental standards.

Because some electronic products contain hazardous constituents, firms that export equipment or scrap materials to less developed countries may need to comply with applicable international laws and agreements on the export of hazardous substances. Equipment that is sent to foreign countries to be reused for its original purpose is subject to less stringent standards than scrap materials. If a recycler plans to export materials, you should ask if the recycler plans to meet notice and consent procedures specified under international laws and bilateral agreements.

Making Electronic Product Recycling Easier in the Future

One way to make recycling electronic products easier is to make wise purchasing decisions. Instead of buying new electronic products, consider repairing or upgrading your current system. If you decide to buy new equipment, ask the equipment manufacturer about reuse and recycling options such as product takeback programs. To promote the use of reused and recycled products, purchase equipment designed for easy repair and upgrade. Consider installing software that runs on older systems, which will enable the next user to make maximum use of an older computer. You may also consider leasing equipment that can be returned to the manufacturer when it is no longer needed.

Reuse Is the Most Sensible Form of Recycling

Many nonprofit and charitable organizations are able to accept electronic equipment, particularly computers, and offer them to schools, community organizations, and needy individuals. By reusing electronic equipment for its intended purpose, its useful life is extended and those who may not be able to afford equipment are able to use it. An additional benefit of reusing electronics is the conservation of energy that it would take to manufacture new equipment.

Throughout the country, organizations help find recipients of donated equipment. For instance, Educational Assistance Ltd. donates surplus and excess inventory to schools and universities, which in turn offer a scholarship to needy students. Computers for Youth not only helps disadvantaged youth obtain a computer, but the organization also provides the recipients with a host of computer training services. You can also post a donation offer online at Share the Technology. In addition, UNICOR Federal Prison Industries also accepts electronic equipment from anywhere in the country, refurbishes the equipment for resale and recycles material that cannot reused or recycled.

Please note that often reuse organizations may only accept equipment that contains a 486 processor or higher. Some organizations, however, are using software solutions such as the New Deal Software to increase the utility of 286, 386, and 486 machines.

Reuse through Materials Exchange Programs

Materials exchange programs provide a forum for organizations and individuals to exchange goods that would otherwise end up as waste materials. Materials exchange programs are hosted by many states and list many materials including electronic equipment, peripherals, and supplies. Some materials exchange websites are listed below:

California Materials Exchange
Minnesota Materials Exchange
Colorado Materials Exchange
Links on the World Wide Web

Federal Government Programs/Federally Sponsored Activities

EPA’s Extended Product Responsibility Program
Although currently under construction, this website will soon provide a comprehensive source of information on Extended Product Responsibility (EPR). EPR challenges all actors in the product chain–suppliers, designers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, consumers, recyclers,remanufacturers, disposers, and government–to work together to reduce the “environmental footprint” of products.

UNICOR Federal Prison Industries
UNICOR accepts computers and electronic equipment from anywhere in the country, refurbishes equipment for resale, and recycles material that cannot be reused or resold.

DEER2
DEER2 is the Demanufacturing of Electronic Equipment for Reuse and Recycling project, which encourages electronic equipment reuse and recycling. The Department of Defense initiated the project to research, test and deploy technology upgrades in the public and private sectors. DEER2 is a task under the National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence.

Department of Energy Electronics Recovery and Recycling Program
The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Technology Center and West Virginia University will be developing ways to recycle computers and their components. Other participants include the Polymer Alliance Zone, the Institute for Software Research, and DN American.

Computers for Learning
The Computers for Learning program is designed to donate surplus federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofits, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. The Computers for Learning website allows schools and educational nonprofits to register quickly and easily to request surplus federal computer equipment. Federal agencies will then use the website to donate computers to schools and educational nonprofits based upon indications of need.

Department of Commerce Digital Divide Program
The Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration maintains a website and programs related to the Digital Divide–the gap between those who have access to information technology and those who don’t.

EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program Database
The EPP Database is organized like a shopping mall and contains environmental attribute information for a wide variety of products–from appliances to vehicles. It also includes contract language that has been used by others to obtain products and services they consider to be environmentally preferable.

EPA’s Design for Environment (DfE) Program
The DfE Program helps businesses incorporate environmental considerations into the design and redesign of products, processes, and technical and management systems. The program forms voluntary partnerships with industry, universities, research institutions, public interest groups, and other government agencies.

State and Local Government Links

Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory
The WRMD lists hundreds of businesses that buy or accept recyclable materials, including electronics and computer equipment.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
This site will have updated information on the status of Massachusetts’s CRT recycling program and regulatory changes.

Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
OEA is collaborating with Sony Electronics, the Asset Recovery Group of Waste Management, Panasonic, and the American Plastics Council to evaluate various collection strategies and market development opportunities for recycling scrap from used and component parts.

California Integrated Waste Management Board
Each year in California hundreds of thousands of computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, televisions, and other still-functional electronic equipment become “obsolete” in the eyes of consumers. Rapid advances in technology and expanding demand for new features accelerates the generation of “old” electronic equipment (“e-waste”). The result is a growing challenge for businesses, residents, and communities as they search for ways to reuse, recycle, or properly dispose of this equipment.

Many components of electronic equipment–including metals, plastic, and glass–can be reused or recycled, while others may present environmental hazards if not disposed correctly. This Web site provides information and resources on how to properly manage your electronic products.

Nonprofit Organizations, Industry Councils, Trade Associations

ICER
The Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling (ICER) is a cross-industry association with over 50 members from the UK and other European countries. It draws together the whole spectrum of interests concerned with recycling electronic and electrical equipment–material suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, waste management companies, recyclers, and local government.

ICER’s approach is to look at the whole life cycle, from design to final disposal. It undertakes research, trials and other practical projects to gain better understanding of the issues, help members prepare for legislation, and encourage increased recycling.

Educational Assistance Ltd.
EAL donates surplus and excess inventory to schools and universities. The schools and universities in turn offer a scholarship to needy students for the value of the equipment donated.

Computers for Youth
Based in New York City, Computers for Youth not only helps disadvantaged youth obtain a computer, but the organization also provides the recipients with a host of computer training services.

Materials for the Future Foundation
The Materials for the Future Foundation (MFF) is working with San Francisco Bay Area community-based organizations and businesses to implement an Electronic Collection and Recycling Pilot Project.

Clean Computer Campaign
Started by the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, the Clean Computer Campaign promotes clean production of computer and information technology equipment.

Southern Waste Information eXchange
SWIX recently released Used TV and Computer Recycling and Management in Florida: A Resource Guide, which provides an overview of federal regulations on the issue, and Florida-specific policies and regulations.

International Association of Electronics Recyclers
The IAER represents the electronics recycling industry including electronics recycling companies, original equipment manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, suppliers, and service providers. For more information about its membership services and activities, visit its website.

Industry Initiatives for Electronics Recycling

Below are links to several initiatives by computer and electronic product makers, and retailers, to increase recovery of discarded electronics and computers.

Apple

General environmental programs: http://www.apple.com/about/environment/

Product End of Life: http://www.apple.com/about/environment/eol/eol.html

Electronic Equipment Recycling/Reuse:

http://www.apple.com/about/environment/eol/electronic_equip/electr_equip.html

Best Buy

Electronics Recycling Program

http://www.e4partners.com/Best%20Buy%20Electronics%20Recycling.htm

Press Release

http://64.45.49.154/bbyvpr/nr20010419-6.asp

Company is First in Industry With Plan to “Complete the Loop”

Program Overview

http://www.e4partners.com/Program%20Overview.pdf

Electronics Recycling Brochure

http://www.e4partners.com/Electronics%20Recycling%20Brochure.pdf

Lists facts about recycling consumer electronics.

Compaq

Environment, Health and Safety Leadership Report

http://www.compaq.com/corporate/ehss/2001rpt/products.html

Compaq is involved with EIA’s take-back, refurbishing, and recycling program.

Canon

Canon’s Clean Earth Campaign includes four components:

Conservation in the Workplace
Conservation Science
Environmental Education
Employees in Action

Clean Earth Campaign:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cleanearth/index.html

Conservation in the Workplace:

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/AboutCanon/ciwenconwk.html

Cartridge Return Program:

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/AboutCanon/ciwencrpr.html

Equipment End of Life Return:

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/AboutCanon/equipendoflife.html

Dell

DellExchange

http://www.dell.com/html/us/segments/dhs/dell_exchange.htm

Donate, auction, or trade-up old PC equipment.

Donation@DellExchange

http://www.cristina.org/dsf/dell.ncf

“The National Cristina Foundation and Dell have partnered to provide computer technology to people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons.”

Dell Auction

http://www.dellauction.com/

Dell Tradeups

http://www.dell.tradeups.com/

Hewlett-Packard

Details about HP’s recycling initiatives:

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/feature_stories/takeback.htm

Press release

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/21may01a.htm

“HP Recycling Program Helps Keep Computer Parts Out of Landfills Program is Open to Consumers and Businesses, Accepts Products from Any Manufacturer”

HP’s Return and Recycle Home Page

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/environment/recycle.htm

HP’s Hardware Recycling Services Page:

https://warp1.external.hp.com/recycle/default.asp

IBM

IBM’s Environmental Information Page

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/

Environmental Affairs Policy

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/policy/index.phtml

Environment and Well-being Report

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/annual/index.phtml

Environmentally Conscious Products Program

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/index.phtml

ISO 1401 (voluntary international environmental management system standard)

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/iso14001/index.phtml

IBM Research and Initiatives

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/initiatives/index.phtml

News and Recognition

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/news/index.phtml

Product Recycling Programs for Consumers, Small Businesses & Enterprises

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.phtml

Provides information on take-back programs in 15 countries including the U.S.

Intel

Environmental, Health and Safety Performance Report

http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/index.htm

The End of the Road: Schools and Computer Recycling

http://www.intel.com/education/managing/recycling/recycling.htm

Report on computer recycling in schools.

Kodak

Kodak Environmental Services – Recycling

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/environment/kes/recycling/index.jhtml

KES offers various recycling programs and information specific to recycling.

FAQ’s on Recycling

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/faqs/faqEnvironment.shtml#ENVIRONMENTAL-RECYCLING

Nokia

Nokia Environmental Profile

http://www.nokia.com/insight/environmental/index.html

EIA Electronics Recycling Pilot Project

http://www.nokia.com/insight/environmental/pilot_case.html

Panasonic

Global Environmental Preservation Activities

http://www.matsushita.co.jp/environment/2000e/global/north.html

Ricoh

Environmental Conservation Activities

http://www.ricoh.co.jp/ecology/e-/recycle/index.html#p

Sharp

Press Release (June 22, 2001)

http://www.sharp-usa.com/about/AboutPressRelease/0,1130,183,00.html

Sharp to Participate in Industry Pilot Project for Electronics Recycling.

Environmental Commitment

http://www.sharp-usa.com/about/AboutEnvironment/0,1331,,00.html

Sony

Sony’s Environmental Health & Safety Home Page

http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/esh/index.html

Mission

http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/esh/mission/index.html

Sony Environmental, Health and Safety Policy

Minnesota Recycling Project

http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/esh/mnproj/index.html

Sony Electronics is involved in a project with the State of Minnesota, Waste Management, Inc., and others to recycle discarded electronics products that would normally be sent to a landfill.

Press Release (October 18, 2001)

http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/corpcomm/news/corporate/108.html

Sony Electronics Teams with State of Minnesota and Waste Management, Inc. to Kick Off New Electronics Recycling Program

National Recycling Coalition, Updated March 2, 2002

Free Computer Recycling Workshop : No Computer Should Go To Waste!

NRC and Dell are offering a free, hands-on computer recycling conference for qualified California recycling coordinators. Created especially for university and municipal recyclers, this two-day conference hosted by Stanford University will allow attendees to study and experience best practices for computer collection events with Dell, the industry-leading manufacturer, and NRC, the nation’s leading recycling advocacy and education organization.

The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 7, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

When and where will the training be held?

The training will be held on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. You must attend both days.

The training will cover two full days. View the Friday workshop agenda.

Who may attend?

Professional recycling coordinators or environmental health and safety coordinators at local governments, colleges and universities, primary/secondary schools and nonprofit organizations who would like to host their own computer recycling collection events. Only two people per organization, please. You must also be a member of the National Recycling Coalition. If you are not currently a member, you can join the NRC automatically by becoming a member of the California Resource Recovery Association.

This workshop is not for people who are simply interested in computer recycling issues–you must represent an organization that is in a position to organize and host an electronics collection event.

What’s special about this training?

On Friday, attendees will attend a workshop featuring industry experts discussing collection event best practices, ethics and special issues associated with electronics recycling, the state of the national electronic waste stream, and California regulations. View the Friday agenda.

On Saturday, attendees will help staff a real computer recycling event serving the residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties on the Stanford campus, putting Friday’s lessons to work immediately and giving attendees the confidence that comes with the hands-on experience of working an actual event. Attendees will be divided into teams to set up and run the event; learn how to sort, wrap and pack a truck with old electronics; collect data; manage volunteers and traffic flow; and more. See the flier advertising the free collection event (a pdf)

What else do I get out of it?

This training is a pilot project for Dell and NRC. By participating in the training, you can help NRC and Dell evaluate its usefulness and discuss how it could be improved. Should NRC and Dell decide to repeat the program in other cities across the U.S., you will know that you helped craft a national education program for other recycling professionals like yourself.

How do I sign up?

The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 7, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Register now by downloading our PDF registration form and faxing it to NRC at (202) 347-0449 or downloading our registration form as a Word file, saving it, filling it out, and emailing it to us as an attachment to [email protected]. Sorry, no phone or on-site registrations. You will receive a confirmation letter with directions after we have processed your registration.

About the sponsors:

Dell Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL), a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures, recently concluded its 15 city “National Dell Recycling Tour,” collecting nearly 2 million pounds of unwanted computers. The campaign reached over 43 million media consumers with the message that “No Computer Should Go To Waste” and reached over 1 million people by direct grassroots email. Dell’s next phase of the tour will include teaching best practices to others so that collection events can be replicated nationally. Dell believes that one-time recycling events are not a long-term solution to the electronic waste issue, but sees them as a highly-effective awareness tool for educating consumers about computer end-of-life options. Collection events for historic waste also help clear the way for sustainable retirement solutions.

Founded in 1978, the National Recycling Coalition, Inc. (NRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization representing all the diverse interests committed to the common goal of maximizing recycling to achieve the benefits of resource conservation, solid waste reduction, environmental protection, energy conservation and social and economic development. Its 4,000 members include recycling and environmental organizations; large and small businesses; federal, state and local governments; and individuals. The NRC is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling, and also source reduction, composting and reuse, by providing technical information, education, training, outreach and advocacy services to its members in order to conserve resources and benefit the environment.

A workshop on electronics recycling was held at the annual conference of the New Mexico Recycling Coalition in June 2002. NRC’s Michael Alexander and others spoke during the workshop. We have loaded the speakers’ notes on this page so that you may download their files.

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Workshop Agenda

Part I

Michael Alexander, “Overview of Electronics Recycling” (an 817 KB PowerPoint presentation)

Bryan Ukena, “How To Set Up An Electronics Collection Recycling Event” (a 1.1 MB PowerPoint presentation)

Tom Hogye, “An Industry Perspective of Electronics” (a 3.5 MB PowerPoint presentation)

Part II

Chris Cloutier, “Product Stewardship” (a 62 KB PowerPoint presentation)

NM and Regional Programs

Frank Gallegos, Intel and StRUT Alliance program

Kevin McCarthy, Waste Management Inc

Mike Shepard, Otra Vez

Aaron Aragon, Federal Prison Industries