In the past few years, various states across the United States have been imposing a total ban on electronic waste. If you have been doing business in the country for many years, you certainly know that this is not exactly a new law.
For many years now, it has been illegal for business and companies to dispose certain electronics into the landfill. What these states are doing now is not only reaffirming the old laws but also extending them to everyone including households.
However, the office has its own challenges when it comes to computer recycling, and dealing with e-waste. For instance, not everyone working there may be aware of the laws governing e-waste in the state.
The volume of electronic waste in the office will only get higher. Different departments in the company may be confused as to how they should eliminate e-waste safely. Here are some tips that can help:
· Send out a memo to your entire company staff educating them of the new electronic waste laws. Provide a collection point in the office, where they can bring old electronics for recycling. You should have a truck ready to collect the waste for recycling once it builds up.
· Simply because the electronic object is not included in, the electronic waste ban does not mean you can simply toss it into the landfill. Mobile phones for instance are not covered in the ban, but can be recycled. As long as you can plug it in, it can be recycled.
· Make sure all your employees are aware of all the items that are illegal to throw into landfills. These items include computer monitors and computers, televisions, fax machines, printers, VCR and DVD players, laptops and notebooks, tablets and netbooks, stereo systems and radios, and peripherals such as mice and keyboards.
· If any of these gadgets contain any sensitive data or information, you can recycle it safely using certified data destruction techniques. Use a credible computer recycling company to handle this task to make sure all the necessary procedures are followed.
· If your company has a large office, you can think of hosting an Electronic Roundup, where you encourage all your employees to bring all their old electronics for collection. This service is simple and easy to coordinate especially if you use a credible recycling company. Simply pick a day that the office is not too busy, and have the recycling company bring the truck.
By Sila Rodney
Tips To Help Offices Deal With Electronic Waste
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