MTU has a new procedure for recycling university computer monitors, televisions, other CRTs, miscellaneous electronic devices, and rechargeable batteries. The University is prohibited from landfill disposal of these items under Michigan waste disposal regulations.

Under our new program, the cost of recycling monitors, televisions, and other CRTs is $0.38 per pound plus a packaging fee of $3.50. A typical 17 inch computer monitor weighs about 40 pounds, which would cost $18.70 to recycle. Other electronic components are charged at $0.25 per pound and batteries vary by type.

For the remainder of this fiscal year, the cost of recycling computers and monitors will be shared equally between Occupational Safety and Health Services, the Office of the Provost, and the generating department or unit. Beginning July 1st, 2001, departments will be responsible for the entire cost of recycling.

Contact Central Stores (7-2700) to request pickup of these items for recycling. Central Stores personnel will keep records of department pickups and recover the recycling costs via interaccount billing. Remember to remove all University property tags as well as information stored on computer hard drives prior to collection.

Some electronic components may be suitable for recycling as scrap metal at no cost if they meet certain criteria. Contact Al Niemi of Occupational Safety and Health Services (7-2118) for assistance if you have waste electronic components with substantial metal content and would like to pursue this option or if you have other questions regarding our recycling program.

This recycling program and all other campus waste disposal systems are for University generated wastes only. IBM Corporation has a computer recycling program that is available to home computer owners and businesses. They will send you a UPS shipping label to recycle any manufacturer's product for $30.00. For details about the IBM program call (888)746-7426 or visit <www.ibm.com/environment>.