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   ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
THIS IS WHAT WE HANDLE
DTSC’s
regulations define "electronic device" very broadly as "any electronic
device that is identified as hazardous waste." Some kinds electronic
devices are "covered electronic devices" (see the following
section), but many more are not. Below are examples of some common
electronic devices; this is by no means a complete list.
· CRT devices including older televisions and computer monitors
· LCD desktop computer monitors and laptop computers
· LCD
televisions
· Plasma televisions
· Portable DVD
players with LCD screens
· Cash registers and oscilloscopes
containing CRTs
· Computers
· Computer keyboards and
other peripherals
· Telephones, cell phones, and answering
machines
· Stereo equipments, radios, tape and CD
players/recorders, phonographs
· Video cassette recorders and
calculators
· Microwaves
Each year in California hundreds of thousands of computers, monitors, copiers,
fax machines, printers, televisions, and other
electronic items become
"obsolete" in the eyes of consumers. Rapid advances in technology and
an expanding demand for new features accelerate the generation of "old" electronic
equipment ("e-waste"). The result is a growing challenge for businesses,
residents, and local governments as they search for ways to reuse, recycle, or
properly dispose of this equipment
Our latest and most worthy outreach is our electronic waste recycling, or better known as e-waste.
E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing
the end of their "useful life." Computers,
televisions,
VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic
products. Many of these products
can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Unfortunately,
electronic discards is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste
stream.
With the passage of the
Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
, certain
portions of the electronic waste
stream are defined and the systems to
recover and recycle them will be administratively regulated beyond the
universal waste rules that now apply to material handling.
The term "e-waste" is loosely applied to consumer and
business electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful
life.
There is no clear definition for e-waste; for instance whether
or not items like microwave ovens and other similar "appliances" should
be grouped into the category has not been established.
This is a link of our approval to collect on the C.I.W.M.B.
http://ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Reports/Detail.aspx?ParticipantID=1015
Why Recycle?
Electronic equipment contains metals and other
materials that can be hazardous to human health and the environment if they are
not properly managed.
Cadmium - found in chip resistors, infrared
detectors, and semiconductors
Cadmium can accumulate in, and negatively impact the kidneys. Cadmium is
persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic. The principal exposure pathway is
through respiration and through our food.
Lead - found in glass panels in computer monitors
and in lead soldering of printed circuit boards
Lead can cause damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, blood
systems, and kidneys in humans. Lead has also been shown to have negative
effects on the development of children's brains. Lead can accumulate in the
environment and have a detrimental effect on plants, animals, and humans.
Consumer electronics may be responsible for 40% of the lead found in landfills.
The principal pathway of concern is lead leaching from landfills and contaminating
drinking water supplies.
Mercury - found in thermostats, position
sensors, relays and switches (e.g., on printed circuit boards), discharge
lamps, and batteries. It is also used in medical equipment, data transmission,
telecommunications, and mobile phones.
When mercury makes its way into waterways, it is transformed into methylated
mercury in the sediments. Methylated mercury accumulates in living organisms
and travels up the food chain. Methylated mercury can cause brain damage. The
principal exposure pathway is through our food.
Hexavalent Chromium or
Chromium VI - can be used to protect against corrosion of untreated and
galvanized steel plates
Chromium VI can damage DNA and has been linked to asthmatic bronchitis. The
major pathways are through landfill leachate or from fly ash generated when
materials containing Chromium VI are incinerated.
Brominated
Flame Retardants - found on printed circuit boards, components such as plastic
covers and cables as well as plastic covers of televisions
Although less is known about BFRs than some other contaminants of concern,
research has shown that one of these flame retardants, Polybrominated
Diphenylethers (PDBE) might act and an endocrine disrupter. Flame retardant
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) may increase cancer risk to the of the digestive
and lymph systems. Once released into the environment through landfill leachate
and incineration they are concentrated in the food chain.
OUR COMMITMENT We
are here to bring back the values that have been lost in the
communities, which have been so
economically deprived. By empowering
our youth and the community with a vision. Hands on,
Not a hand out, Building lives for the next Generation.
OUR PRINCIPLES BASED ON BROTHERLY LOVE
Our commitment to serving, giving our youth the hands on opportunity to acquire the experience needed in today's society.
The biblical principles we provide, give them the foundation to succeed in the things they undergo.
The sincere caring for one another lets them know that true love is the foundation the world stands
upon. The common sense teaching also gives them the necessary tools to deal with all walks of life.
The sales of products, And the offering of services such as car washes, Tee shirts sales, candy drives,
And our year round voter registration along with our go-green project provide us with the means of
support to sustain ourselves. We are dedicated in serving our community and committed to giving
grade A services to our customers.
There is no situation that can't be overcome with a vision. Giving back to our communities is what the
N.G.E.G. is all about. We founded this organization with the community in mind and the giving of the
next generation a hand up in a complicated world. There are communities in this country that have
individuals that don't have the means to go to college or might have a environment that does not
contribute to building up, But to the tearing down, And thats what we address. The giving back is
what we feel this country needs, get involved in the lives of someone that is less fortunate. Its a
good feeling when you can give something to the improving of the lives of others, so we ask that
you give to this cause. Ask yourself, When, Where, And How!
CONTACT MR. SHELL WHEATONWill arrange pick-up Fees may apply(310) 936-5667e-waste@usa.com
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