Ricasio, Michael Enviro Sci #1582 3-25-13 Lamp http://usalamp.

com/e-waste-recycling-services/lamp-and-bulb-recycling/ USA Lamp facilities uses state of the art lamp recycling machines designed for strict operation requirements. Their lamp machines are a self-contained with a continuous flow process that captures the mercury vapor through a filtration system. The system also crushes the glass and separates the metal end caps. OH has a mercury retort to recover the mercury from lamps and other mercury devices. Refrigerator http://homeguides.sfgate.com/recycle-refrigerator-filters-30808.html Find the refrigerator manufacturer's contact information in the user manual or at the manufacturer's website. Remove the refrigerator's water filter. You must slide the cartridges out from the front of the refrigerator compartment. Dispose of the filter media, leaving only the plastic filter shell. Scatter excess sand or charcoal from the filter in your yard or empty it into your trash can. Rinse the filter shell with warm water and clean it with a mild dish detergent. Allow the shell to air dry completely. Place clean, dry filter shells in curbside recycling bins for collection and contact your local recycler to find out what level of plastic they accept Television http://www.digitaltrends.com/how-to/how-to-recycle-your-tv/ Recycle it or donate it to someone who needs it. You will most likely get a tax credit for it and would be helping an organization in need. Call up the Salvation Army or a Boys and Girls Club in your neighborhood. Check with local schools or libraries. Make sure the television is still in good shapeeven if its outdated. If its a smaller television set, consider calling your local Goodwill agency and inquire as to whether they accept TV sets for donation.

Laptop http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm Manufacturers and retailers offer several options to donate or recycle electronics. Find programs developed by Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge participants. Learn to Join and participate in the SMM Electronics Challenge. Participation in the SMM Electronics Challenge is voluntary. Lights http://earth911.com/recycling/household/holiday-lights/tips-for-recycling-holiday-lights/ The lights are processed, and any material that cannot be recycled is discarded. Once people send in their old lights, the company takes the large amount to a recycling facility located in Jackson, Miss. The lights are put through a commercial shredder, which chops them into little pieces. The pieces are then further processed and sorted into the various components that make up the lights (pvc, glass, copper.) The materials are then separated and transported to a region center for further processing. Air Conditioner http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608/disposal/household.html First, you should check with your electric utility to see if a bounty program is offered in your

area. Since some bounty programs have required specifications for appliances (e.g., must be in working condition, of a minimum vintage and/or dimension), you may also need to confirm that your appliance is acceptable.

Radio http://recyclesandiego.org/recycling-item/radios-stereos/ If you did not know that radios and stereos can be recycled, then you may not know how this could happen. The devices contain a great deal of metal and plastic. As you know, plastics can be melted down and then used in other plastic products, like water bottles. Metals can be used for scrap. They will then be used to make other metal contained items. It is easy to reuse the scrap plastic and metals from radios and stereos, and all you need to do is take them to the proper recycling facility. Microwave http://www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/municipal/pubs/2010_MSW_Tables_and_Figures_508.pdf If you take your microwave to a recycling center, it's best to call ahead -- local regulations may prohibit the acceptance of microwaves. For example, Minnesota law requires appliances be processed for removal of hazardous components before acceptance at recycling centers; similar regulations may exist in your area. In addition, some facilities may require that you and your vehicle be photographed; you may also have to present a state-issued identification. Don't let these regulations stop you from making the earth-friendly choice. Toaster http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20090513/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-a-toaster-grill In the UK, it will be covered by the WEEE Directive so the place you bought it from might take it back or if nothing else, there should be an electricals spot at your local household waste sorting site (ie, the local tip), where theyll get disposed of properly. If it still works though, it would be a shame to scrap it just because its a bit grotty. If you dont think you can sell it, try giving it away onFreecycle instead someone might be grateful for it in whatever state it is in particularly if they have a non-food use for it. The only non-food use that springs to mind instantly is for making shrinky-dinks but I bet someone with some electrical knowledge could use the heating element/timer for something fancy and useful. Oven http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20111121/how-can-i-recycledpass-on-an-old-working-electric It might be hard to find a charity that would accept an oven due to both its size and for safety reasons. The plan was to offer it on Freecycle/Freegle, or via the local Gumtree passing it directly on to someone who could use it rather than going through a charity. Check with any local charities that provide furniture or household items for people moving on from homelessness or other precarious situations. Emmaus train formerly homeless people to test & refurbish household items before selling them on, so they might be in a position to take, test and pass it/sell it on. Computer http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=10755 Some used computers still have value and can be fixed for reuse. However, new operating systems must be purchased if the used computer does not have the operating system purchase certificate with it. This added expense keeps many computers from being reused. If you would like your computer to have a second life, provide paperwork, CDs or software along with your used computer.

Printer http://pages.samsung.com/starus/index.jsp Return and collection of empty cartridge. Sorting and separating of materials, plastics and resins, metals, non-metal materials, packaging cardboard, and other miscellaneous materials Shredding and/or melting, granulating of recovered materials; quality checks of processed materials and reusing recovered materials in the production of new products. Fax http://www.usa-electronics-disposal-recycling-center-nj.com/recycle-disposal/printer-copierfax-toner-cartridge/Fax-Machine-Disposal-Recycling.html Recycled can mean reused, this means that disposal facility would recondition the equipment so it can go back into circulation. Not all office equipment, computers, printers or fax machines can be reused however. A large number of old faxes are only fit for the trash so recycle team de-manufacture equipment so that their plastics and metals can be reclaimed. Cartridges however have a longer recycle life and can often be cleans and reused time and time again. Telephone http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/gadgets-electronics/stories/how-to-recycle-or-repurpose-yourcell-phone Working or repairable cell phones can be a lifeline for seniors and women's shelters. These can be as close as a quick call to organizations listed in your local phone directory. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence accepts phones by mail as does the seniors' assistance group Phones for Life. A long list of organizations that will put your old phone to good use at the Electronic Industries Alliance's Consumer Education Initiative. Finally, it's possible your local community sponsors electronic waste disposal and recycling. Check the government pages in your phone directory. Aquarium http://www.doityourself.com/stry/recycling-an-old-aquarium-tank#b Clean and dry tank thoroughly. Place a 1 inch layer of small rocks for drainage. To absorb gases and keep soil fresh, add a thin layer of activated charcoal. Combine clean sand and shredded peat moss to fill tank 1/3 full. Set larger rooted plants in first, followed by smaller plants. Do not overfill, as plants will grow and begin to crowd each other. Add decorations of your choice. Spray soil just until you see water reach the bottom of the tank. Cover with top and use the light to illuminate your creation. Water about once a month or as needed Camera http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/03/26/three-ways-to-get-rid-of-that-old-cameraresale-reuse-and-recycle By reuse it means donating an old but working digital camera to a community group or school. I especially look for things like school photography programs, in the hope that my old camera might just help to spark a love of photography in some kids life. Since US tax law allows deduction of charitable gifts, like a camera, there is some financial reward to a donation besides the good feeling of doing something worthwhile. Sewing Machine http://www.co.anoka.mn.us/v2_dept/iwm/show-item-info.aspx?id=101 If your sewing machine is malfunctioning there may be a simple fix. Sometimes a good

cleaning and oiling is all you need. If youre uncomfortable with attempting to fix it yourself call a professional and get an estimate. If the cost to repair is less than half the price of a new sewing machine, you may choose to get it repaired. Cellphone http://www.volunteerguide.org/minutes/service-projects/cell-phone-recycling Cell phones that are too old to be refurbished or reused should go to a recycling center to keep poisonous mercury, lead and other dangerous toxins from harming the environment. Batteries, plastics, and other components will be disposed of according to EPA guidelines. Stores such as Radio Shack, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowes, Office Depot, and Staples offer mobile phone recycling centers, where you can simply toss your unwanted mobile phone into their in-store "recycling bin." Internet Router http://www.bluegrassecycle.com/items-we-recycle/switch-and-router-recycling.html Switches and routers are recycled much like computers unless prohibited by clients, they are sorted by either working or nonworking. The working units are resold on the secondary market provided they are not obsolete. The nonworking units are dismantled and separated into various materials such as circuit boards, plastic, metal, wire, etc. These materials are then recycled through our downstream, industry certified vendors. Bluegrass E-Cycle has a zero landfill policy for all electronics. Ipod http://www.ecolife.com/recycling/electronics/how-to-recycle-ipod-mp3-players.html Sell or trade in: In many cases, if the electronics are still working well, you can trade them in or sell them for cash to a recycler. These companies generally refurbish and then resell secondhand units. Reuse is always preferable to recycling as it extends the life of the materials, making more efficient use of the embodied energy of the device. Electric Fan http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/67728.aspx Ceiling fans that no longer work, can still be recycled. You may still donate them to charitable organizations if they can be repaired, or break down the parts and reuse or recycle them separately. Some people even make crafts out of old ceiling fans, using the blades as wood scraps for various projects such as making picture frames. If you use your imagination, you can create a decorative flower vase or candleholder out of the glass or metal enclosure. Vacuum http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-recycle-vacuum-cleaners#b If you are planning to dispose off your vacuum cleaner just because you are going to replace the cleaner with a newer model, you may find thrift stores that will take in your old vacuum cleaner. These stores will service it and offer it for sale again at throwaway prices. Or you can gift it to shelters and other charitable institutions that are always looking for such things. Water Heater http://www.how-to-get-rid-of-trash-in-sonoma-county.com/water-heaters-recycle.html Bring it to the hazardous waste recycling program and fill out a form to declare that it is from your home. This complies with the law as I understand it. The other problem with water heaters is that they are heavy as they often are filled with sediment from years of build up from the water having cycled through the unit and settled to the bottom of the tank. Water heaters must be recycled and are not allowed to be dumped directly in the landfill.