Used electronics represent the fastest growing segment of the municipal waste stream and include electronic products such as TVs, computers, cell phones, VCRs, and stereos. These products may contain toxic materials such as lead, barium, mercury, and cadmium, which are harmful to the environment.
Take adavantage of free computer recycling: www.TexasRecyclesComputers.org
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H-GAC's Used Electronics, Collection, Transportation and Disposal Contract
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H-GAC has contracted with CompuCycle for the collection, transportation and disposal of used electronics within the H-GAC region. The contract will cover both one-day collection events and permanent facilities.
Please note that the pricing for one-day events and permanent facilities is the same. Click here to read more about CompuCycle.
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CompuCycle Pricing Summary (PDF) 50K
For more information regarding the contract:
swinformation@h-gac.com
To speak with CompuCycle directly:
Clive Hess
(713) 866-8021
chess@compucycle.net
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Collection Events
Used electronics collection events can be sponsored by private corporations, communities, or by local government. They reduce the amount of hazardous materials going to the landfill, which reduces the threat to humans and the environment. Electronics unable to be refurbished can be dismantled and stripped of the valuable resources contained within, such as various metals and plastics. Collection events allow refurbished electronics to be available at reduced prices, to the public. For electronic collection events in your area visit: Earth911
Financial Assistance
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) sponsors a Municipal Solid Waste Grant program in the 13 county region through H-GAC in which electronic collection programs and projects are eligible for funding. Assistance from civic groups, grants, and local government, and private corporations may also be available.
More Information
For more information please e-mail: swinformation@h-gac.com
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