Vermont E-Cycles announces new plan for schools

Vermont’s electronic waste law bans the disposal of certain electronic devices and provides for convenient collection of computers, monitors, printers, computer peripherals, and televisions (covered devices) for, households, school districts, and small businesses that employ 10 or fewer individuals (covered entities). When disposing of electronics, remember that electronics don’t belong in your trash. The FREE Vermont E-Cycles electronic recycling program has established 90 collection locations that are locatedstatewideandoperate year-round. Allcomputers, monitors, printers, computer peripherals and TVs- regardless of brand, age, or condition - are accepted for FREE recycling. Other electronic devices are also accepted at these locations; however, there may be a fee to dispose of those items.
As of today, over 90 collection sites and special collection events have partnered with the Program, with more expected to sign up to offer a convenient set of collection locations as required by the State Standard Plan. To date, the Program has collected nearly 2.8 million pounds of recyclable electronic devices, with a goal of collecting over three million pounds by the end of next June. For an up-to-date list of the locations and collection events accepting electronics under the Free Program, please visitwww.vtecycles.organd look for ‘Where Can I Recycle?’
SCHOOL COLLECTION AND EDUCATION FUNDRAISERS
NRRA and its recycling partners Good Point Recycling and the Association of Vermont Recyclers (AVR) have developed School Collection and Education Fundraiser Events as part of the NRRA VT E-Cycles Program. Under this plan, NRRA and its partners will provide support and compensation for schools that are willing and able to host and staff Electronics Collections Events on their grounds. During these events, any ‘covered entity’ listed above will be able to drop off any ‘covered device’ at no charge. Other electronic devices can also be dropped off and there will be a set charge for these devices. The events will be coordinated with media exposure and educational opportunities for students and the community. NRRA is particularly interested in marketing these events in towns without other permanent collection facilities.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
As part of its role in the E-Cycles program, AVR has developed a Vermont-specific School Workshop on Electronics Recycling.These workshops will be offered as part of AVR’s routine workshop scheduling and funding mechanisms and will be specifically marketed to members and schools as a new and important product offering.These workshops will be funded by AVR Members through their routine memberships.
For more information about E-Cycles Programs for Schools, contactNRRA at(800) 223-0150 ext. 19or email[email protected].For general questions about the E-cycles Program or information about collection locations, visitwww.vtecycles.orgor call 1-855-6ECYCLE.