Did you know…..
…..many Indiana communities now offer e.Scrap collection events or programs?
Across Indiana, more and more communities are beginning to offer e.Scrap collection events or programs to help area residents collect, reuse and recycle their electronic devices in an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Some communities charge for these services to cover the cost of proper e.Scrap recycling; while other communities may pay for e.Scrap services through tax revenues. Either way, it’s important to understand that e.Scrap recycling costs money and is never truly free.
Some communities hold one- or two-day collection events in conjunction with the collection of other problem materials, such as household hazardous waste, scrap tires, appliances, or other items. In a few cases, some cities and towns collect electronics on a permanent basis. Unfortunately, not every community in Indiana is able to offer an e.Scrap recycling program today. Information on which communities offer e.Scrap collection to their residents is available here:
Indiana Community e.Scrap Collection Programs (PDF)
or Excel Worksheet
If you do not have an e.Scrap program available in your community, you can contact one of the many e.Scrap reuse organizations or recyclers to find out how to properly recycle your computer, cell phone, television or other electronic device.
If you want to start an electronics reuse or recycling program in your community, you can learn about what others have done in the following Case Studies:
City of Indianapolis – one-day
e.Scrap collection (PDF)
Monroe County Solid Waste
Management District – permanent collection program (PDF)
Solid Waste
Management District of St. Joseph County – permanent collection
program (PDF)
Connected Community Partnership/Tech
ReConnect – reuse
program (PDF)
The Virtual Scavengers Project – reuse
program (PDF)
Now many original equipment manufacturers offer programs to take back old devices, typically for a fee or if you purchase a new product from that manufacturer. Computer Take Back Campaign Fact Sheet
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Program of the Indiana
Recycling Coalition |
