| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.39 |
| Liaison | Dianne Anderson |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
New York University
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Jeremy
Friedman Manager, Sustainability Initiatives Operations |
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?:
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?:
A brief description of steps taken to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly, workers’ basic safety is protected, and environmental standards are met:
The NYU Safety Policy Manual for Computer Equipment Disposal and Surplus outlines the policies to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly. NYU disposes of computers and other e-wastes domestically, in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Computers, computer components, TVs and electronics, light bulbs, and paint are collected within each building and disposed of properly by the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
Additionally, through the Recycling Department's "Technoscrap" program, the following non-hazardous electronic wastes may be recycled:
Ink and toner cartridges, batteries, jewel cases, video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, CDs, DVDs and all type of cables and wires/wiring. Offices can have a technoscrap collection bin delivered (once delivered this bin will be emptied automatically every week), or schedule one-time pick ups of technoscrap items.
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
Student-generated materials on campus are handled in the same way as above.
The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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