Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Electronics Waste Management For
Business, Government, Institutions and Industry
Analytical data show that waste electronics consistently exceed the
regulatory limits for heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury, so disposal of
these wastes
from non-residential sources is regulated as hazardous waste in
Colorado. Colorado regulations prohibit non-residential
entities from disposing
of ANY hazardous waste in solid waste landfills in the state. This
waste may be sent to a legitimate electronics recycler or must be disposed of at a
permitted hazardous waste disposal facility.
Recycling Options for Non-Residential Sources
Electronics Recyclers
Colorado strongly encourages (but does not require) the reuse,
refurbishment, or disassembly for materials recovery (collectively
called “recycling”) of end-of-life computer equipment instead of
disposal.
Electronics
Recyclers
Questions
for a Non-residential Facility to Ask a Recycler or Broker of Unwanted
Electronic Equipment Manufacturer's Recycling Programs
Several major manufacturers of computers and other electronics offer
their business customers recycling and take-back alternatives for their
products. Some equipment suppliers may act as agents for computer
manufacturers' trade-in/upgrade programs so talk with your supplier or check the
website of your computer's manufacturer for information about its
recycling services.
Greening
Electronics Purchases
There are alternatives to managing
an organization's electronic equipment that start when purchasing new
equipment.
- Repair instead of replace.
- Buy durable, upgradeable, eco-friendly equipment.
- Require dealer or manufacturer
take-back up front.
- Lease equipment.
Sample
Language to "Green" Computer Procurement
Guidance
Management of Electronics Waste
Compliance Bulletin
Responsible Management of Old
Computers for Businesses, Schools and Government Agencies
Email questions to comments.hmwmd@state.co.us
or call the Customer Technical Assistance Line at 303-692-3320
(1-888-569-1831 ext. 3320 toll-free)
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