1. Welcome to the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance’s (DPPEA’s) Electronics Recycling Workshop John Blaisdell, Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) http://www.p2pays.org

2. How do you get 50-100 people to attend a recycling workshop??  Talk about something somewhat “controversial”

3. What makes electronics recycling “controversial?”  Toxic components  Lots in storage  Lack of current affordable options  Disagreement over who should pay  Ultimate disposal after reuse/recycling

4. Recent Local Press  Article: “Technology’s Toxic Waste,” News and Observer, September 18, 2000.  Editorial: “Newfangled Slag” News and Observer, September 30, 2000.  Article: “Cary Set to Recycle PCs,” News and Observer, October 7, 2000.  Editorials- “A Vast Wasteland,” News and Observer, October 11, 2000.

5. SWIX’s Involvement  Southern Waste Information eXchange or SWIX is a non-profit information clearinghouse  Were recently contracted with EPA Region 4 to put on a southeast regional electronics recycling workshop in Atlanta  We brought that program to NC

6. Market Assessment  The Issues:  Generation  Toxicity  Collection and Processing Infrastructure

7. Breakdown of Disposed Waste Stream

8. Overview  Generation: Market Assessment: http://www.p2pays.org/ref/02/01622.htm Estimates of the Amount of Electronics Requiring Disposal 1997 2002 Residential Electronics25,164 26,699 Workplace Electronics25,164 26,699 Total50,328 53,398 Sources: 1) OECD = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 2) MADEP = Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 3) MCC = Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation 4) CMU = Carnegie Mellon University

9. Toxicity  Disproportionately large amount of toxicity relative to the tons of waste generated.  Lead in monitors is most concerning

10. Equipment Obsolescence  Flat Screen technology  Conversion to Digital Television  More new devices  Hand Held Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Telephone/Computer/Television combinations

11. Markets Directory of Markets for Recyclable Materials: 35 Companies Categories: -Electronics Equipment and Scrap -Computer Equipment -Monitors-Cathode Ray Tubes -Computer Disks-CD and Floppy -Audio/Video/Computer Reels -Telecommunications Equipment -Televisions Web Site: http://www.p2pays.org/dmrm

12. Larger Businesses & Institutions vs. Residential Collection  Businesses  Newer, more standardized equipment  Somewhat motivated by RCRA requirements  Underserved by recycling services, but better than residential  Residential Collection  Older, less standardized equipment  Underserved by recycling services

13. State Surplus  The State Surplus Property Computer Center: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/ssp/ computrs.htm  Contact: Jeff Nance (919) 733-9573

14. NC’s Strategy  Workshops to begin education process  Consider policy options and make recommendations to our Secretary  Publicize RCRA requirements to generators and landfills  Small grants to fund several residential collection  Technical/financial assistance through the DPPEA and it’s partners

15. Policies, Programs, Options, and Topics  Advanced Disposal Fee (ADF) for consumers  Disposal ban  Infrastructure development through targeted grant rounds (funding?)  Private Sector  Public Sector

16. Policies, Programs, Options, and Topics  Collection events for residents  Take back for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)  Mandatory or voluntary elimination of toxic components by OEMs  Recycled content purchases, leasing, etc. for state agencies

17. Financial and Technical Assistance:  Small grants available for local governments in FY 01 / 02 as part of SWRAGs  Private Sector Funding:  Sustainable Jobs Fund - 919.530.1177  Self Help - 919.956.4490  Web page for more info: http://www.p2pays.org

18. Technical Assistance - Coming Soon:  Electronics Industry Sector Information:  DPPEA’s main Web site: http://www.p2pays.org  Direct link: http://wrrc.p2pays.org/indsector.htm

19. Short term question that is most important:  Who should pay?  Consumers  Government Entities  Federal Govt.  State  Local Governments  Electronic Product Manufacturers

20. More Information  View this presentation online at: http://www.p2pays.org  Siting a facility in North Carolina: http://www.p2pays.org/rbac  John Blaisdell, NC DPPEA (919) 715-6522 or john.blaisdell@ncmail.net