| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Ezra
Small Sustainability Manager Physical Plant |
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Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by the institution and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
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Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
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A brief description of steps taken to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly, workers’ basic safety is protected, and environmental standards are met:
All students, faculty and staff can call the office of Waste Management or go to the recycling facility to drop off and dispose of electronic waste.
All computers and electronic products on campus are barcoded and registered with the Office of Information and Technology. If the item can not be reused or refurbished the Office of Waste Management is contacted.
The Office of Waste Management contracts with RMG Enterprise Inc. from New Hampshire to dispose of the electronic waste in a safe and professional way.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
Faculty and staff can contact the Office of Waste Management by phone or email to have electronic waste picked up and disposed of. Some collection points are present in offices throughout campus to collect smaller types of electronic waste.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
Beginning on April 1, 2013 there is a centralized E-Waste Recycling Center called the "Green Monstah" located in the lobby of the Library for all students to recycle small electronics. This system is managed by Campus Sustainability Initiative Waste Reduction Fellows.
Students are able to bring their electronic waste to the Waste Management plant on campus to dispose of it. They can call the Office of Waste Management for assistance.
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The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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