| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.22 |
| Liaison | Andrew D'Amico |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Princeton University
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Joseph
Lane Manager, Administrative Support Office of the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer |
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 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 University's Environmental Health and Safety department reviewed in detail the Surplus Program and the practices of the electronic recycling service to ensure that the company had appropriate worker safety and environmental standards in place.
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
The University's Surplus Program utilizes an online surplus database, in which departments may enter the electronic equipment information. Once an item is entered into the surplus system, the Surplus Program will take possession of the item(s) and is responsible for advertising, display, pickup, and ultimate disposal of the item(s).
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
Students can recycle their electronics in a campus “curb-side" collection program. Items collected include computers, televisions, cell phones, MP3 players, PDAs and other peripherals.
The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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