[Sqg-program] Selecting an electronics recycler - DEP recommendations

Price, John L. "Jack" John.L.Price at dep.state.fl.us
Mon Sep 24 09:54:45 EDT 2012


With the assistance of a number of electronics recycling companies based in Florida, DEP has recently issued our recommendations on " How to Select an Electronics Recycler: Recommendations for businesses, institutions, governmental entities and other organizations procuring electronic scrap recycling services"


There are numerous electronics recycling companies that offer a wide range of recycling services and different levels of expertise to different types of businesses, organizations or individuals. How do you pick one that meets your needs? Even though at this time the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has no specific requirement for electronics recyclers, we strongly recommend that the following four issues be taken into consideration when selecting a recycler:
1.    Does the recycling facility have a DEP/EPA Identification Number?
2.    What kind of insurance does the recycling facility have?
3.    Where exactly does your electronic scrap end up?
4.    How does the recycler ensure that the data on your electronic scrap is destroyed?
Evaluating these issues not only protects the environment but also helps protect your company or organization from becoming the victim of illegal disposal of electronics in landfills or common areas (dumping) and improper recycling in the US or foreign countries. There are US and international regulations governing the export of scrap electronics that must be complied with.
The recommendations document is available on our web at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/recycler.htm.  Please circulate it as appropriate to businesses, institutions, governmental entities (including school boards) and other organizations which may find it helpful.

Thanks for all you do out there, Jack

John L. (Jack) Price
Environmental Manager
Waste Reduction MS 4555
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL  32399-2400
Phone:850.245.8751
Fax: 850.245.8811
john.l.price at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:john.l.price at dep.state.fl.us>
www.dep.state.fl.us/waste<http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste>
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