Exton Square Mall to Host Free Electronic Waste Collection Event

Exton Square Mall is proud to offer a FREE “anything with a plug” recycling event to be held on April 14, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Route 100 entrance parking lot. All types of electronics will be accepted for FREE including computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances. Small businesses with less than 50 employees are encouraged to participate.

Marple, Haverford and Newtown Townships to Hold FREE Electronic Collection Event April 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Marple, Haverford and Newtown Townships are proud to offer a FREE “anything with a plug” recycling event to be held on April 14, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Old Marple School located at West Chester Pike and Malin Road in Broomall. All types of electronics will be accepted for FREE including computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances.

Upper Dublin Township and Willow Grove Park to Host Free Electronic Waste Collection Events

Upper Dublin Township and Willow Grove Park are proud to offer a FREE “anything with a plug” recycling event to be held on April 7, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Upper Dublin Township event will be held at the Township Administration Building located at 801 Loch Alsh Avenue in Fort Washington, PA and the Willow Grove Park event will be held in the Mall parking lot. All types of electronics will be accepted for FREE including computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances. Small businesses with less than 50 employees are also welcome to bring their obsolete electronic equipment.

Winslow Township to Host FREE “Anything with a Plug” Recycling Collection Event March 31, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Winslow Township is excited to announce they will be holding a FREE electronic collection event at the Winslow Township Municipal Building located at 125 South Route 73 in Braddock. The event will take place on March 31, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and residents are encouraged to bring "anything with a plug" for recycling. All household electronics including computers, printers, microwaves, air-conditioners, metals and small appliances will be accepted. Now is a great time to responsibly recycle any unwanted electronic devices hanging around the house. Small business owners with less than 50 employees are also eligible to participate.

Springfield Township to Host Free Electronic Waste Collection Event

Springfield Township is proud to offer a FREE “anything with a plug” recycling event to be held on March 24, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Administration Building located at 50 Powell Road in Springfield. All types of electronics will be accepted for FREE including computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances. Small business with less than 50 employees are also welcome to bring their obsolete electronic equipment.

Springfield Township to Host Free Electronic Waste Collection Event

Erdenheim, PA – Springfield Township is proud to offer a FREE “anything with a plug” recycling event to be held on March 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township High School Parking Lot located at 1801 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, PA. All types of electronics will be accepted for FREE including computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances.

Upper Darby Township to Hold FREE Electronic Collection Event Saturday March 10th 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Upper Darby High School

Upper Darby Township Mayor Thomas N. Micozzie and Upper Darby Township Council are excited to announce a FREE Electronic Collection Event on Saturday, March 10th 2012. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Upper Darby High School. Residents are encouraged to bring “anything with a plug” including TV’s, computers, computer peripherals and accessories, CRT monitors, cameras, cell phones, fax machines, printers, air-conditioners and small appliances.

Upper Darby Township to Hold FREE Electronic Collection Event Saturday March 10th 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Upper Darby High School

Upper Darby Township Mayor Thomas N. Micozzie and Upper Darby Township Council are excited to announce a FREE Electronic Collection Event on Saturday, March 10th 2012. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Upper Darby High School. Residents are encouraged to bring “anything with a plug” including TV’s, computers, computer peripherals and accessories, CRT monitors, cameras, cell phones, fax machines, printers, air-conditioners and small appliances.

Upper Darby Township, along with eForce Compliance, Philadelphia’s first R2 and e-Steward certified e-waste recycler, are sponsoring this event. eForce is eager to bring Upper Darby Township their first collection event and provide its residents with the services to properly dispose of their used electronics. Electronics are often thrown in the trash by residents because there are simply few convenient drop off locations available. eForce Compliance allows residents to get rid of their household clutter while recycling responsibly!

GSA Announces New E-Waste Policy for Federal Government

GSA Announces New E-Waste Policy for Federal Government

PHILADELPHIA – Today, at E-Force Recycling in Philadelphia, U.S. General Services

Administrator Martha Johnson announced new guidelines banning all federal agencies from disposing of electronic waste in landfills. The policy will ensure that the federal government is leading by example and that all of its electronics are managed effectively in the disposal process. The policy will also direct electronics to certified recyclers, creating more opportunities for the e-waste industry.

“The federal government as a whole is the nation’s largest consumer of electronics, and through this policy it will now be a more responsible user of electronics,” said Administrator Martha Johnson. “We are ensuring that electronics from federal agencies will be reused or sent to certified e-waste recycling plants. These steps are protecting human health and the environment, while supporting jobs in the growing e-waste industry.”

The new policy, outlined in a bulletin to federal agencies this week, directs federal agencies to reuse electronics to the maximum extent possible and then direct non-functioning products to certified e-waste recyclers. As electronics reach the end of their utility, asset managers will offer these products to be reused at other agencies, schools, state and local governments, or offer them for sale. Federal agencies are being banned from disposing of these materials in landfills or incinerators, and instead they will now send them to third-party certified e-waste recyclers— under R2 or eStewards—when reuse is not an option. Additionally, recipients of used government electronics are being encouraged to follow the same reuse and certified recycling standards as the federal government.

“As a compliant and certified e-cycler, we are excited to see the government partnering with us in the responsible disposal of electronic waste,” said Jay Segal, President of E-Force Recycling.

The policy also incorporates transparency and accountability into this process by requiring federal agencies to track the volume and destination of electronics they send out for reuse and recycling and report that data online annually, which GSA will make available to the public on Data.gov.

In October of 2009, President Obama issued Executive Order 13514 that set sustainability goals for federal agencies to improve their environmental, energy and economic performance. This executive order called for GSA, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the Environmental Protection Agency to create the National Strategy on Electronic Stewardship. The National Strategy, released last summer, tasked GSA to develop policies for federal agencies to responsibly purchase, manage, and recycle electronics. This week’s announcement is the first policy that will bring the goals of the National Strategy across the federal government.

Electronics such as mobile phones, computers, monitors, and copy machines are made from valuable and reusable resources such as rare earth materials, precious metals, plastic, and glass. These devices also contain hazardous and toxic materials, and they must be disposed of properly in order to prevent pollution and risks to public health.

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