COMPUTER RECYCLING PROGRAM

As part of the Household Hazardous Waste Management Program, the Authority has begun a program of accepting old computers for recycling and proper disposal. Individuals, businesses, industries and institutions may deliver computer components to the Household Hazardous Waste Management Facility in Utica for proper disposal and recycling.

Computer components, electronics, computer boards, hard drives, modems, cases, and printers are recycled through this program. The small amounts of high value materials (such as silver and gold) contained in the computers will be recovered along with other more common metals and plastics. The computer monitors will also be recycled and properly removed from the waste stream. Computer monitors contain leaded glass and by recycling this material properly disposal risks are minimized. During 2007 the Authority recycled over 136 tons of computer components. Individuals interested in delivering computer components should contact the office at 733-1224, or e-mail at ohswa@ohswa.org for more information.

Downloadable Forms and Information:

Computer Recycling Information - Computer Recycling Fact Sheet (529kb)

Electronic Recycling Information - Electronics Recycling Fact Sheet (302 kb)

Sample C7 Notification Letter - C7 Notification Form (168 kb)

Monitor Manifest Form - Monitor Manifest Form (212 kb)