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The 2007-2008 Electronics Reuse and Recycling Campaign (ERRC)
has ended!
Winners are being determined and a list will be posted on the 2007-2008 ERRC Web site.
The following resources are available to assist you in improving your electronics end-of-life practices.
For additional resources, please see FEC's End-of-Life Management Web Links.
Getting Started
Not sure how to handle electronics when their useful life is over? The following resources can help you plan for end-of-life activities.
Overview of GSA Personal Property Disposal Process (PDF, 89 KB)
This document provides an overview of the General Services Administration's (GSA) federal personal property disposition guidelines and requirements. All federal entities must follow these requirements when handling electronic equipment at end-of-life.
Answers to Frequent Questions: Federally-Owned Electronics at End-of-Life (PDF, 193 KB)
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about federal electronics end-of-life management.
Packaging Used Electronics for Transportation (PDF, 63 KB)
This document provides step-by-step instructions for packaging large equipment (e.g., computers and monitors), small equipment (e.g., cell phones and external media) and peripherals, and lists specific packaging materials that can be used to prevent breakage.
Media Sanitization Considerations at Electronics End-of-Life (PDF, 101 KB)
This resource outlines some issues that FEC Partners may encounter while implementing environmentally sound end-of-life management of electronics, and meeting media sanitization requirements.
Sample Policy for Disk/Media Sanitization (PDF, 71 KB)
The included document is an example of a federal policy requiring a specific disk/media sanitization process.
Reuse and Donation
There may be useful life left in your older electronics! Reuse and donation programs ensure that useful electronics are provided for beneficial purposes. The following resources provide information on federal reuse and donation opportunities and requirements, as well as educational materials for the recipients of your electronics.
Reuse of Electronic Equipment (PDF, 74 KB)
This document outlines reuse and donation options for managing excess and surplus federal electronic property.
CFL Instructions for Property Managers (PDF, 1.1 MB)
This resource, developed by the Computers for Learning (CFL) program, provides instructions for completing CFL transactions through GSAXcess®.
Preparing to Transfer or Donate Used Electronic Equipment (PDF, 58 KB)
This information sheet will help you to better understand what you can do to prepare to donate used electronics.
Fact Sheet for Recipients of Donated Electronics (PDF, 70 KB) | Word (386 KB)
This one-page fact sheet (see page 2) can be provided to recipients of your used electronics equipment, to educate them about end-of-life options.
Recycling
Electronics have large quantities of reusable materials which can be extracted for valuable use. Electronics also have hazardous materials which may pose a threat to the environment and human health, if not disposed of properly. Ensuring responsible electronics recycling is good for the environment and your facility. The following resources will help you develop a recycling program and select a reputable electronics recycler.
Recycling of Electronic Equipment (PDF, 142 KB)
This document outlines recycling options for disposing of obsolete federal electronic property.
Plug-In To eCycling: Guidelines for Materials Management (PDF, 156 KB)
Federal agencies and facilities are required to use these Guidelines, developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to ensure environmentally sound electronics recycling, per Executive Order 13423.
Preparing to Recycle Used Electronic Equipment (PDF, 50 KB)
This information sheet will help you to better understand what you can do to prepare to recycle used electronics.
Checklist for Selection of Electronics Reuse and Recycling Services (PDF, 113 KB) | Word (272 KB)
This checklist is designed to aid FEC partners in the initial evaluation of an electronics recycler. This checklist will guide you in answering some basic questions about an electronics recycler and can be completed over the phone.
Guidelines for On-Site Reviews of Electronics Recyclers (PDF, 299 KB) | Word (772 KB)
This tool is designed to aid FEC Partners through an on-site review of an electronics recycler. This form will guide you in answering questions about an electronics recycler practices and may be completed at a recycler’s facility. Completion of this review can help you ensure due diligence when selecting an electronics recycler.
Toner and Ink Cartridge Recycling Poster (PPT, 1.1 MB)
This customizable poster is available to partners to customize and post to educate employees about the importance of recycling toner and ink cartridges.
