Electronics Recycling
Electronic equipment that is unable to be donated or reused by Shepherd University is sent to the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority (JCSWA) for recycling. Some of the items accepted by the JCSWA for “e-cylcing” include:
- Flat screen televisions and computer monitors
- Cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions and computer monitors (See information below for special management requirements)
- Circuit boards
- Computer equipment and scrap
- Copiers, Printers and Fax machines
- Power supplies
- Telephones
- Cameras
- Audio/Visual equipment
- Modems
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs)
CRT televisions and computer monitors have special management requirements under US EPA and WV DEP regulations. CRTs are considered hazardous wastes due to their lead content. CRTs, however, are exempt from solid waste and hazardous waste regulation if they are to be recycled. At Shepherd, CRTs are collected and sent to the JCSWA for recycling. A small fee is assessed by the JCSWA for each CRT offered for recycling by Shepherd University. CRTs should always be managed in a way that prevents damage or breakage.