ELECTRONICS COLLECTION NETW ORK STEVE NOBLE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 2018 UPPER PENINSULA SOLID WASTE FORUM
UPPER PEN IN SULA ELECTRO N ICS CO LLECTIO N N ETW O RK W hat is it? Voluntary program for the collection and proper recycling of unwanted electronics. Supports both business and consumer electronics recycling Cooperative effort of DEQ and a consortium of registered electronics manufacturers.
SGTS RECYCLING
STATUS 5 Independent collection locations 4 expressed interest 5 Goodwill retail locations Manufacturers support
UPPER PEN IN SULA ELECTRO N ICS CO LLECTIO N N ETW O RK W ho is it? Comprenew & Goodwill of UP and N orthern W isconsin Comprenew: R2 and e-steward Certified recycler Goodwill: logistics and manpower
UPPER PEN IN SULA ELECTRO N ICS CO LLECTIO N N ETW O RK Developed operating agreement to collect and recycle unwanted electronics. W hat does it mean? jobs for the UP consistent services effective recycling of materials
CO LLECTIO N LO CATIO N S
BEN EFITS O F USIN G THE CO LLECTIO N N ETW O RK You know where your material is going Secure recycling of material Stable cost for recycling services Single point of contact
HOW IT W O RKS DEQ Responsibility: Location recruitment Training and outreach Public outreach O versight of the recycler Grant support
HOW IT W O RKS Consortium provides: Transportation Electronics handled following strict data security protocols Proper recycling of material
ELECTRO N ICS RECYCLIN G GRAN TS • $50,000 first come first serve Limited to $5000 per location • 50/50 match • • Provide ongoing collection activities Infrastructure • Events- CRT television reimbursement • • Available in J une of this year Signup https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVS S2X1/AltSelfService •
QUESTIONS
RECYCLIN G DIRECTO R Y
W HAT IS IT? Online system Searchable for multiple types of material Provider signs up – DEQ verifies. Helps promote recycling opportunities in your community.
TUTO RIAL
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Steve Noble 517-449-6153 Nobles4@Michigan.gov
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