Sustainability at Elmhurst College
Electronics Recycling Event
Elmhurst College will host a fourth recycling event on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Mill Theatre at the corner of Myrtle and Park streets. Electronics of all kinds will be accepted. This is particularly important because consumers are prohibited by state law from disposing of electronic items with ordinary trash; and landfills are prohibited from accepting them. Electronics can be broken down into glass, plastics and metals, and then reused in manufacturing.
A second Recycling Extravaganza will be hosted in April where a number of non-profit social service and green-focused organizations will be on hand to accept unwanted items.
Acceptable Electronics Equipment
All electronic equipment is acceptable with the exception of manifested hazardous waste, radioactive waste, biohazardous waste or mercury containing devices*. Some examples of accepted electronic equipment are, but not limited to:
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Acceptable Electronic Equipment |
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Computer Monitors-CRT |
Tape Players |
Printed Circuit Boards |
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Computer Monitors-Flat |
CD Players |
UPS (personal & network) |
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Televisions – CRT |
Telephones |
Microwaves |
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Televisions – Flat Screen |
Cell Phones |
Banking Equipment |
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Desktop Computers |
Fax Machines |
Servers |
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Laptop Computers |
Gaming Consoles |
Terminals |
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Keyboards/Mice |
Peripherals |
Rechargeable Batteries |
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Toner/Ink Cartridges |
Network Hubs |
Office Equipment |
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Printers |
Switching Boxes |
Medical Electronics |
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Scanners/Fax Machines |
Controllers |
Telecommunications |
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Copy Machines |
Modems |
Power & Network Cables |
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VCRs |
Docking Stations |
Small Household Appliances |
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Unacceptable Equipment |
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This list provides examples of unacceptable equipment but is not limited to items stated below: |
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Smoke Detectors |
Car Batteries |
Glass Carafes |
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Mercury Containing |
Smoke Alarms |
Wooden Speakers |
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Light Bulbs (fluorescent or incandescent) |
Thermostats |
Gas Powered Engines |
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Large Household Appliances (White Goods) |
Thermometers |
Alkaline Batteries |
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Hazardous Materials |
Air Conditioners |
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* Examples of mercury containing devices are:
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
HID Bulbs
Thermostats
Boat Switches
Thermometers