Cathode Ray Tube Policy Product Stewardship阴极射线管政策品管理.pptVIP

Robert Rieck Cathode Ray Tube Policy: Handling Used TVs and Monitors Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Policy Chipper Hervieux HWTR Program Department of Ecology Conditional Exclusion for CRTs Cathode Ray Tubes - monitors and TVs ”Dangerous waste” due to lead content Conditional CRTs must be recycled Otherwise, fully regulated Why An interim enforcement policy? Tests show CRTs are hazardous Contain 5-8 lbs. lead Black white versus color monitors Needed to address problem of CRT disposal accumulation Opportunity to pilot an approach An interim measure until final rule Allows use of enforcement discretion Why is this Policy Needed? Electronic waste a huge problem People are buying more and more Reduce electronic waste going to landfills Educate generators Articles, etc. First time DW generators HDTV/Digital revolution = Junked TVs Encourage recycling A mountain range of electronic waste Who does the policy apply to? Fully regulated generators More than 220 lbs. generation/month First time DW generators Schools Businesses with computers Who doesn’t it apply to? Households Exempt from DW Regulations Small businesses Less than 220 pounds generation/month State allows their waste in SWLF Local ordinances may prohibit! Encourage recycling What does the policy allow? Relief from “full” regulation when recycled No counting No manifesting (DOT requirements apply) Other PC equipment that is DW can be managed under this policy Reuse of Computers Reuse of computers is okay Not regulated as dangerous waste Examples~ Programs that redistribute computers to schools Computers that can be sold to employees Legitimate Recycling Glass-to-glass recycling Make new CRTs out of old Reclamation Businesses that dismantle for recycling Refurbish other electronics Smelting Operations Reclaim lead, use as substitute Policy Requirements - Generators Accumulate up to 180 days Handle CRTs so as to minimize breakage Must be recycled Can send CRTs to an intermediary facility