Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.69
Liaison Ian McKeown
Submission Date Jan. 27, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

Loyola Marymount University
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 William J. Stonecypher, Jr
Manager Facilities/Waste Management
Facilities Management
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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

Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by students and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes

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 e-waste is collected by LMU's Solid Waste Handlers, who are full-time staff trained in health and safety as it pertains to e-waste. This process is always carried out with human and environmental health as the top concerns.


A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:

The e-waste is consolidated at our on-site recycling center and then recycled through certified e-waste companies.


A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :

Several e-cycler stations are provided on campus to collect 4 types of e-waste: 1) cell phones, 2) batteries, 3) ink cartridges, and 4) CDs/DVDs. These safe, attractive bins are located near the two campus book stores, the library, and in other convenient locations. The e-waste is consolidated at our on-site recycling center and then recycled through certified e-waste companies.


The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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