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<DIV><div class=WordSection1><p class=Default>With the assistance of a number of electronics recycling companies based in Florida, DEP has recently issued our recommendations on “ <b>How to Select an Electronics Recycler: </b><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Recommendations for businesses, institutions, governmental entities and other organizations procuring electronic scrap recycling services”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:3.75pt;line-height:140%;vertical-align:top'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>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:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-right:3.75pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Does the recycling facility have a DEP/EPA Identification Number? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-right:3.75pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>What kind of insurance does the recycling facility have? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-right:3.75pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Where exactly does your electronic scrap end up? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-right:3.75pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>How does the recycler ensure that the data on your electronic scrap is destroyed? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:3.75pt;line-height:140%;vertical-align:top'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The recommendations document is available on our web at <a href="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/recycler.htm">http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/recycler.htm</a>. Please circulate it as appropriate to businesses, institutions, governmental entities (including school boards) and other organizations which may find it helpful.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for all you do out there, Jack<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>John L. (Jack) Price</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Environmental Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Waste Reduction MS 4555<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Florida Department of Environmental Protection<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>2600 Blair Stone Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Phone:850.245.8751<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Fax: 850.245.8811<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:john.l.price@dep.state.fl.us"><span style='color:#9D454F'>john.l.price@dep.state.fl.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste"><span style='color:#9D454F'>www.dep.state.fl.us/waste</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail is communications and may therefore be subject to public disclosure.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></DIV>
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