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Electronic Waste Management

Electronic Waste Management. 2006 Environmental Assistance Conference December 13, 2006. What is e-waste?. Definition varies Loosely applied to consumer and business electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life

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Electronic Waste Management

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  1. Electronic Waste Management 2006 Environmental Assistance Conference December 13, 2006

  2. What is e-waste? • Definition varies • Loosely applied to consumer and business electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life • Commonly includes computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers and fax machines

  3. Why is e-waste an issue? • Fast growing waste stream • Contains hazardous materials • Some components have value • Increased environmental awareness

  4. How big is the problem? • Consumer electronics – 2.8 million tons or 1.2% of municipal solid waste stream (U.S. EPA) • 56,025 tons of e-waste in S.C.

  5. How big is the problem? • Americans purchased 20 million computers, 7.8 million monitors and 20 million televisions in 2004 (CEA) • 288,000 computers in S.C. • 112,000 monitors in S.C. • 287,000 televisions in S.C.

  6. End-of-life Options • Waste Prevention • Upgrading or repairing • Leasing • Donation • Recycling • Treat as hazardous waste • Non-hazardous waste determination

  7. Recycling • Manufacturer or retailer take-back programs • Recycling Company • State-term contract

  8. Recycling Assistance • S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program • Local Government • Waste Hauler • Recycling Company

  9. Recycling Market Resources • S.C. Recycling Markets Directory www.sccommerce.com/SearchRecycling.aspx • Index of Waste Minimization Resources www.scdhec.gov/eqc/admin/html/wmrindex.html • S.C. Materials Exchange www.scdhec.gov/scme

  10. E-waste Legislation • California (2003) • Maine (2004) • Maryland (2005) • Washington (2006) • 26 States considered some sort of e-waste legislation in 2005

  11. Four Basic Questions • What is included? • Who is included? • How is it financed? • How are items collected?

  12. S.C. Perspective • Previous legislative attempts • Future legislative activities

  13. More Information Eric Melaro melaroew@dhec.sc.gov 1-800-768-7348

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