Electronics Program
WANTED – Used Electronics
Did you know...
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Americans own nearly three billion electronic products?
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130,000 computers were discarded in a single day?
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In 2005 93.9 million computers and tvs were in storage, 288.3 million units were in use and 229.7 units were collected for end-of-life management.
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Average lifespan of a television is fourteen years.*
What happens to my computer?
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At NISWMD computer equipment is sent to a contractor where it is demanufactured and prepared for processing. All hard drives are drilled, rendering them useless, for security purposes.
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Components can be used for various things after being demanufactured. Screws, clips and metal parts are sold as scrap, circuit boards can be recovered and placed into new units, plastic housings from CPUs may be used as roadbed fill and CRT glass (screen on a monitor) is used to make new CRT glass.
How can I recycle my electronics?
Electronic equipment is accepted as part of the District's Household Problem Waste Program. Electronics are accepted at the District office on Friday mornings from 8:00 to noon. Bring in yours today!
Fees for Electronic Items
| Television |
$5.00 |
| CPU |
$4.00 |
| Monitor |
$5.00 |
| Laptop |
$5.00 |
| Printer-Bubble Jet |
$3.00 |
| Printer-Laser |
$7.00 |
| Keyboard |
$0.50 |
| Mouse |
$0.50 |
| External Modem |
$0.50 |
| VCR |
$2.00 |
| DVD Player |
$2.00 |
| CD Player |
$2.00 |
| Cassette/Tape Deck |
$1.00 |
| Telephone/Cell Phone |
$1.00 |
| Answering Machine |
$1.00 |
| Fax Machine |
$1.00 |
| Stereo Receiver |
$3.00 |
| Copier |
$7.00 |
| Battery Back Up System |
$2.00 |
| Scanner |
$2.00 |
| Typewriter |
$3.00 |
| Projector |
$3.00 |
| Radio/Stereo |
$2.00 |
PLEASE NOTE:
This is the residential portion of the program, business and industry click here
NISWMD is not equipped to handle credit or debit cards.
Fees must be paid with cash or check.
No pick-up arrangements are available through the NISWMD. *Did You Know section based on information obtained through the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Fees are subject to change.
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