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E-waste Recycling in Glendale, AZ

E-waste Recycling in Glendale, AZ. Kimberly Yantos , MPH Student Walden University PUBH 6165-03 Instructor: Dr. Howard Rubin Spring Quarter, 2011. Introduction. E-waste significance E-waste in America and abroad Health and environmental costs E-waste disposal and recycling

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E-waste Recycling in Glendale, AZ

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  1. E-waste Recycling in Glendale, AZ Kimberly Yantos, MPH Student Walden University PUBH 6165-03 Instructor: Dr. Howard Rubin Spring Quarter, 2011

  2. Introduction • E-waste significance • E-waste in America and abroad • Health and environmental costs • E-waste disposal and recycling • Program suggestion in Glendale, AZ

  3. Significance of E-waste • Environmental and human costs • Reduce e-waste locally

  4. Amount of E-waste in America • There is a lot of e-waste disposed of in America. • Few items are recycled.

  5. Problems Caused by E-waste • Heavy metal contamination • E-waste accounts for 70% of toxic waste in landfills (Maricopa County, no date).

  6. Disposing of E-waste • Landfill disposal • Arizona has local protocols.

  7. The Deportation of E-waste • E-waste is often sent to other countries. • Up to 80% of the U.S. e-waste has seeped into Asia and Africa (Huo, et al, 2007, p. 1113).

  8. E-waste Recycling Practices Overseas • Guiyu, China, is a leading e-waste destination. • Recycling practices have resulted in e-waste material and residue dumping (Huo, et al, 2007, p. 1113).

  9. Consequences of e-waste dumping • Guiyu has increased levels of heavy metals in the environment. • The health of children is being compromised.

  10. California E-waste Study • A group of researchers surveyed California residents to learn about e-waste recycling attitudes. • Mail survey was inefficient.

  11. Glendale E-waste Recycling Suggestion • Start an e-waste recycling program • Use e-mail surveys

  12. Impact • Glendale is home to many people. • There is a large student population in Glendale as well.

  13. Conclusions • Too many unnecessary electronics • Health and environmental problems • New technologies and programs needed

  14. References • Arizona State University (no date). ASU’s west campus. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://campus.asu.edu/west. • City of Glendale (2011). Recycling-Recycling drop-off. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://www.glendaleaz.com/sanitation/recycling/recyclingdropoff .cfm. • City of Glendale (2011). Search results for “e-waste.” Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://www.glendaleaz.com/search- results.cfm.   • Environmental Protection Agency (2008). Fact sheet: Management of electronic waste in the United States. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/materials/ecycling/docs/fa ct7-08.pdf.   • Glendale Community College (no date). About us: Glendale community college. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://www.gccaz.edu/AboutTheCollege/HistoryAndProfile/.  

  15. References • Go Green (no date). Picture. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from: http://keep-green.com/2011/e-waste-computers-and- technology-gone-wild/. • Greenpeace International (2009). Picture. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/toxics/e lectronics/the-e-waste-problem/where-does-e-waste-end-up/. • Greenpeace International (no date). Picture. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/toxics/e lectronics/. • Huo, X., Peng, L., Xu, X., Zheng, L., Qiu, B., Qi, Z., Zhang, B., Han, D., & Piao, Z. (2007). Elevated blood lead levels of children in Guiyu, an electronic waste recycling town in China. Environmental Health Perspectives, 115(7), pp. 1113-1117. Retrieved through Academic Search Complete on April 6, 2011, from: http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/pdfview er/pdfviewer?sid=3d9a7957-baa9-4b4c-abf9- 2c197bf4c165%40sessionmgr104&vid=14&hid=105.

  16. References • Khanghta, Priyanka (2009). Picture. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from: http://www.greendiary.com/entry/e-waste-to-decline-after- 2015/. • Maricopa County (no date). Rethink waste. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://www.maricopacountyrecycles.com/. • Maricopa County Solid Waste Department (no date). Waste disposal and recycling centers. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://swm.maricopa.gov/transfer-3.htm. • Nixon, H., Saphores, J. D., Ogunseitan, O. A., & Shapiro, A. A. (2008). Understanding preferences for recycling electronic waste in California: The influence of environmental attitudes and beliefs on willingness to pay. Environment & Behavior, 41(1), pp. 101-124. Retrieved through Academic Search Premier on April 6, 2011, from: http://eab.sagepub.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/content/41/1/10 1.full.pdf+html.

  17. References • Nixon, H., Saphores, J. D., Ogunseitan, O. A., &Shapiro, A. A. (2009). How much e-waste is there in US basements and attics? Results from a national survey. Journal of Environmental Management, 90(11), pp. 3322-3331. Retrieved though Academic Search Premier on April 6, 2011 from: http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/science?_ ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6WJ7-4WFGRVH-2- 1&_cdi=6871&_user=7754736&_pii=S0301479709001637&_or igin=gateway&_coverDate=08%2F31%2F2009&_sk=9990999 88&view=c&wchp=dGLzVzb- zSkzV&md5=c8f19b43e146259ece6ecb8f81bc7e53&ie=/sdarti cle.pdf. • Sacramento Scoop (2010). Picture. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from: http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/08/09/ewaste-collection- day-august-14-2010/.

  18. References • Scientific Frontline (2009). Picture. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from: http://www.sflorg.com/ear/?cat=2. • Tonetti, R. (2007). EPA’s regulatory program for “e-waste.” Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/materials/ecycling/docs/e- wasteregs.pdf. • U.S. Census Bureau (2009). State and county quickfacts: Glendale, AZ. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/04/0427820.html. • U. S. Census Bureau (2010). 2010 Census data: Arizona. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/.

  19. Suggested Websites • Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, policies, and programs can be found at http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/pubs.htm. • Find out more about e-waste in America through Greenpeace, International: http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/campaigns/toxics/hi-tech-highly-toxic/e-waste/. • E-Waste Center is a company that specializes in disposing of e-waste: http://www.ewastecenter.com/.

  20. Suggested Reading • The following papers are appropriate for further information the on international impact of e-waste: • Ni., H.G., Zeng, H., Tao, S., & Zeng, E. Y. (2010). Environmental and human exposure to persistent halogenated compounds derived from e-waste in China. Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, 29(6). Available through Academic Search Complete, AN: 50869085. • Oteng-Ababio, M. (2010). E-waste: An emerging challenge to solid waste management in Ghana. International Development Planning Review, 32(2). Available through Academic Search Complete, AN: 50985192. • Pinto, V.N. (2008). E-waste hazard: The impending challenge. Indian Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 12(2). Available through Academic Search Complete, AN: 34763470.

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