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This program in Chicago focuses on recycling electronics and training ex-offenders in electronics recycling. Computers dropped off at the facility have their hard drives wiped clean before being reused or recycled. The initiative, created by the Illinois Department of Corrections, the City of Chicago, and PC Rebuilders and Recyclers, offers an 11-week training program for ex-offenders, including internships and job placement assistance. Recycled computers and other products are then distributed to local schools, churches, non-profit groups, and low-income families. The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility does not accept specific items, but does accept a variety of electronic materials, including computer equipment, cell phones, printers, and more. Hazardous wastes like oils, chemicals, batteries, and old computers need to be discarded or recycled safely to protect the environment and ensure home safety.
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Chicago Reuse: Computers dropped off at the facility will have their hard drives wiped clean before they are either reused or broken apart and each material is recycled or properly disposed of. The Illinois Department of Corrections, the City of Chicago and PC Rebuilders and Recyclers created an 11-week program to train ex-offenders in electronics recycling at the HCCRF. Participants also receive internships and job placement assistance in this growth industry. Recycled computers and other products are then made available to local schools, churches, non-profit groups and low-income families. http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/doe/supp_info/hccrf/household_chemicalscomputerrecyclingfacilityoverview.html
The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility does NOT accept: • business/commercial sector wastes (residential waste only) • explosives, ammunition, or fireworks • latex paint (how to dispose of latex paint) • agricultural and institutional waste • smoke or carbon monoxide detectors • farm machinery oil • cement or concrete • household appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, stoves, refrigerators, washer, dryers, humidifiers, blenders, dehumidifiers, etc.) • medical waste (such as sharps, needles, lancets, biohazards) • HVAC systems and accessories (air conditioners, furnaces, filters, etc.) • radioactive material • refrigerants/freons • air conditioners • tires • controlled substances/narcotics • large/business copy machines • vacuum cleaners • films, reels, CD’s, DVD’s, video tapes, cassette tapes, etc. • answering machines • calculators • digital cameras • video cameras • paper shredders • power tools • print cartridges • stereo equipment • telephones • typewriters • business copy machines Chicago • The Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accepts these electronic materials: • all computer related equipment (monitors, mouse, hard drives, CPU’s, computer cables, keyboards, laptops, etc.) • cell phones • fax machines • scanners • printers/copiers • televisions/TV’s (both working and non-working TV's) • DVD players • MP3/digital music players • PDAs • VHS players • Video game consoles • Zip drives • Computer cables
Australia • Hazardous wastes are wastes that have the potential to harm humans or the environment. Household hazardous wastes like oils, chemicals, batteries, old computers and mobile phones should be discarded or recycled safely and responsibly to protect the environment and keep your home safe. • http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Hazardous_waste?OpenDocument
Can My Compute Poison Me? • http://computer.howstuffworks.com/computer-poison.htm/printable
Apple • http://www.apple.com/hotnews/agreenerapple/
Environmental reports… • Basel Action Network • http://www.ban.org/ • ComputwerWasteLands • http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/10/video-chinas-toxic-wastelands-of-consumer-electronics-revealed/ • http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4586903n
What is this bias? • http://toxicchemicals.net/
Comp History • http://videos.howstuffworks.com/podtech-networks/2485-mythbusters-guys-talk-computer-history-video.htm