1. Computer Procurement and Recycling: CHW’s Experience
CleanMed
April 14, 2004
Mary Ellen Leciejewski, OP
CHW Ecology Program Coordinator

3. Computer Take Back Campaign
How did we get involved?
Goals
To share programs already in place
To provide model specs
To incorporate guidelines into system-wide purchasing strategy

4. Computer Take Back Campaign
Why did we get involved?
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Problems were identified

5. Computer Take Back Campaign
Why did we get involved?
Environmental Action Committees

6. Computer Take Back Campaign
Why did we get involved?
CHW Mission and Values

7. It’s All about
Conscious
Choices!

8. Computer Procurement Process
CHW contracts with PerotSystems to
Buy computer equipment, printers & peripherals
Assist with managing & tracking assets
Provide IT support and services

9. Computer Disposal Process
Varies from facility to facility
Reusing (i.e. Sheriff’s Office, schools)
Recycling (combined/individual contracts)
Tracking

10. Steps Taken
Conference calls
Take Back Campaign
EcoContacts
CHW/Perot

11. Steps Taken RFI Single Recycling Vendor Social & Environmental Screens
Packaging & Take Back Programs
RFI
RFP

12. Policy & Guidelines Understand possible concerns
“It’s never been done before.”
“It will be an effort to negotiate.”
“We’ll have a smaller pool of vendors.”
“Would it be better to have just guidelines?”
“Costs will increase.”
“Too complicated; keep it simple!”
“Who will champion this?”

13. Next Steps Complete Policy & Guidelines (est.Summer 2004)
Find “Champions”
Obtain Board Approval
Educate
Monitor, monitor, monitor