Electronic-waste, Toner Cartridges, Batteries, & Fluorescent Bulbs

How to Recycle E-waste The Board of Supervisors have directed County agencies to donate surplus computer and electronic equipment to authorized charities. Your departmental surplus coordinator is trained to set up a donation program. Contact Candy Rodarte of ISD who oversees the County surplus program to obtain your departmental Surplus Coordinator's information at (323) 267-2339 or email her at crodarte@isd.lacounty.gov Reasons to Recycle Toner Cartridges 1. You will decrease the amount of materials sent to landfills. 2. Your donation to charity serves a great cause and holds your department in a positive spotlight. How to Recycle Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridges can usually be sent back in their original packaging to the manufacturer. Inquire with your procurement unit if the vendor takes back empty cartridges, or check the package for the manufacturer’s phone number to inquire about recycling options. You may also click here to view a list of agencies where you can donate or recycle your toner cartridges. Reasons to Recycle Batteries 1. It is ILLEGAL to throw batteries in the trash. Click here to see all wastes banned from the trash in California. 2. Batteries contain chemicals such as lithium, mercury and lead, which could leach (picture on right) into our water and ecosystem. 3. You will decrease the amount of material going to our landfills. How to Recycle Batteries Click here to request a free battery collection bin. Check with your facilities management to find out which company collects your hazardous waste. The same company can also collect your batteries. Click here to see ISD approved vendors who recycle or collect hazardous waste, including batteries, for proper disposal. Follow the guidelines on the webpage, then click on the "master agreement vendor listing- PDF" link and scroll down to "hazardous waste." Reasons to Recycle Fluorescent Bulbs 1. It is ILLEGAL to throw fluorescent bulbs in the trash. Click here to see all wastes banned from the trash in California. 2. Fluorescent bulbs contain trace mercury. mercury has been found in fish consumed by humans. Mercury posioning can lead to brain damage and death. How to Recycle Fluorescent Bulbs Check with your facilities management to find out which company collects your hazardous waste. The same company can also collect your fluorescent bulbs. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency to learn how to manage and recycle mercury containing lamps. Click here to see ISD approved vendors who recycle or collect hazardous waste, including fluorescent bulbs, for proper disposal. Follow the guidelines on the webpage, then click on the "master agreement vendor listing- PDF" link and scroll down to "hazardous waste."

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