California State University, Fresno; in conjunction with Electronic Recyclers International, Levi's Iron and Metal and other certified recycling companies; is providing a convenient recycling option for the general community located in the Central Valley.

     Hundreds of thousands of computers, monitors, televisions, audio/visual electronic electronic devices, dry cell batteries, and large household appliances are replaced in California every year. Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, although more efficient and last longer than incandescent lighting, eventually wear out and must be replaced. All of these discarded items contain hazardous components that can harm people and the environment if not disposed of properly. It became against the law for households to dispose of these materials in the regular trash as of Feb. 8, 2006. The good news is that when you recycle, you’re helping to protect our environment, save landfill space, and create new jobs in California.

WHEN? (Calendar):

• April 12, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE?

• Parking Lot C located in front of Joyal Administration. (On Shaw Avenue, East of Cedar Ave.)

NOTE:  If no authorized state employee is around to take the waste from you, any equipment left will be considered illegally dumped hazardous waste and will be investigated accordingly.  Waste is accepted only during advertised collection dates and times listed above.  Click on the links for more information on Federal and State regulations.

WHAT WE WILL ACCEPT AT NO COST: 

• ***NEW*** Up to five compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) will now be accepted without cost per household.
• Computer monitors (cathode ray tube, plasma and LCD).
• Video display devices, including televisions.
• Personal Computer Components:
  • Mice.
  • Keyboards.
  • Computer towers (also occasionally referred to as hard drives), and all components normally housed within a computer tower.
  • Computer cords/wires.
  • Chargers.
• PDA (or Personal Digital Assistants) and peripherals associated with them.
• Cell phones.
• Office Devices:
  • Printers (Ink/Toner cartridges must  be removed, Fresno State does not accept toner or ink cartridges.)
  • Fax machines, and similar office devices.
• Stereo/audio and video/DVD equipment.
• Microwave Ovens.
• Large household appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioning units, kitchen stoves, washing machines/dryers. (All food items must be removed, and all appliances must not be bailed, shredded or damaged in any way that would cause release of hazardous materials.)

WHAT WE ACCEPT AT LOW COST:

• Dry cell batteries (includes alkaline and rechargable); Fee: $1.50 per pound
• Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs; Fee: $4.25 per pound (cost for disposal of one small bulb is approx. $1.00)

WHAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT:***

• Lead Acid Batteries.
• Ink Cartridges. For a free resource on ink cartridge disposal you might try Recycle Free.
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies, also known as UPSs.**
• Any leaking equipment or equipment covered with an unidentifiable substance.
• Large industrial equipment that may have had contact with hazardous materials and may retain some residual of those materials.****
• Tires.
• Chemicals.

* California State University, Fresno reserves the right to refuse any item.
**These contain lead acid batteries, if the lead acid batteries are removed the remainder can be left with us.  Batteries may not be removed onsite.
***For resources for these wastes that we do not accept you can try the Fresno County Household Hazardous Waste Program online at: http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/4510/4360/resource.htm
****Any equipment which contains a residual or chemical that may be considered hazardous waste or requires special disposal considerations will not be accepted.  An example would be antifreeze cooling systems and PCB containing lamp ballasts.

***  E-WASTE LOADS GREATER THAN 1500 LBS. REQUIRE PRIOR NOTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

PAST EVENTS:

• And our very first event: January 20, 2006 and January 21, 2006

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