Syracuse University

Used Electronic Equipment Recycling Program

Syracuse University has contracted with a local recycler to manage the University’s used (end of life) electronic equipment in a manner compliant with current environmental regulations. Affected equipment includes all devices which contain cathode ray tubes (CRT’s, computer monitors, TV’s, video display units, etc.) and electronic devices containing complex electronic circuitry, circuit boards, or signal processing capabilities for processing or displaying information. These items can include objects such as computers (monitors and CPU’s), fax machines, printers, copy machines, televisions, cell phones, etc.

Due to the levels of some metals, including lead (an EPA regulated waste), commonly found in these products, they must be managed as a special “hazardous” waste. Current regulatory exemptions apply to these "end of service life" devices when properly managed. However, improper accumulation and or storage of devices not reasonably foreseen to be reusable may be a violation of regulatory requirements. As in the past, electronic devices may not be placed into the solid waste stream (i.e. dumpster) for disposal. Used electronic equipment that no longer is suitable for re-use at the University must be disposed of through the Excess Property Department.

Excess Property has provided a procedure for the removal and disposal of electronic equipment. This procedure and related forms can be found at http://bfasweb.syr.edu/bfms/purch/excessinst.html.

If you have any questions related to used electronic equipment disposal, please feel free to contact the Environmental Health Office at ext. 4132, or Excess Property at ext. 1946.