E-Waste (Electronic Waste) Disposal Process

Summary

This service is for GCC owned equipment only. E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electronic devices and equipment. It is crucial to dispose of e-waste responsibly to prevent environmental damage and promote recycling of valuable materials. This guide provides steps to properly dispose of acceptable e-waste items through a helpdesk system, ensuring they are handled in an eco-friendly manner.

Before You Start

Before disposing of any electronic items, confirm whether they fall under the category of acceptable e-waste listed below. Items on the not-acceptable list should not be submitted for pickup as they require different disposal methods through a facilities work order request. Proper identification helps in efficient recycling and prevents potential harm to the environment. 

Acceptable 

• Networking gear  
• Phone systems  
• Power supplies  
• Printers & plotters (ink, toner, & cartridges)  
• Routers & switches  
• Scanners  
• Scientific equipment  
• Security equipment  
• Servers & server racks  
• Stereo equipment  
• Storage devices (external hard drives, solid state drives, SD cards, memory cards, card readers)  
• Telecommunications equipment  
• Televisions  
• Terminals  
• Media: CD’s, VHS Tapes, DVD’s, Cassettes  
• UPS  
• Video & audio equipment  
• Batteries (assorted chemistries)  
• Business machines  
• Cables & IT accessories  
• Cameras  
• Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, microphones)  
• Computers  
• Copiers  
• Electronics scrap  
• Fax machines  
• Fluorescent lamps  
• Gaming devices  
• GPS units  
• Lab & medical electronics  
• Laptops  
• Mainframe/ Midrange  
• Mobile devices (Cell phones,  
• Tablets, PDAs, MP3 players)  
• Monitors 

Not-Acceptable

• Carbon monoxide detectors  
• Dehumidifiers  
• Devices containing liquid mercury (thermostats, switches, medical devices, thermometers)  
• Freon containing devices/materials (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers)  
• Gas powered equipment  
• Household hazardous waste  
• Large appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves) 

Steps 

1. Identify E-Waste: Review your electronic items against the acceptable e-waste list provided.
2. Prepare Items for Pickup:
   1. Remove any personal data from devices.
   2. Group similar items together.
   3. Ensure that all items are free from non-electronic waste.
3. Submit a Helpdesk Ticket:
   1. Go to the helpdesk system.
   2. Provide a detailed list of items for disposal.
   3. Choose a suitable time for pickup, if applicable.
4. Secure Items for Pickup:
   1. Place items in an accessible location.
   2. Label them clearly as e-waste for pickup.
5. Follow Up: If items are not picked up as scheduled, contact the helpdesk to confirm the pickup time.

Additional Resources

• For waste that falls outside of acceptable e-waste items please work with facilities.