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The Vanderbilt
Computer Recycling Program
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What is the Computer Recycling Program?
The Vanderbilt Computer Recycling Program is a mechanism for
disposing of computer equipment including monitors, CPUs, keyboards,
printers, fax machines, and other electronic equipment such as TVs.
Why can’t I just throw my old computer equipment
in the dumpster?
Some electronic equipment contains levels of heavy metals that could
leach out and contaminate water supplies if placed in an ordinary
landfill. Environmental laws forbid this equipment from being
disposed of as ordinary trash.
How do I dispose of my computer equipment
properly?
If your computer equipment is not currently in the Vanderbilt System
(i.e., it is not labeled with a Vanderbilt Property tag), simply
contact the VUMC Storage and Services Department at
936-4626 and request a Work Order form. You can fill out
the form and submit it by fax to the number on the form to have your
computer equipment picked up. NOTE: Complete the
Tracking Document for a Cleaned Electronic Storage Device form
and abide by the
Vanderbilt Policy on Disposal of Information on Electronic Devices
and Media and
VUMC Policy OP 10-40.22, Disposal of Confidential and Restricted
Information.
If your computer equipment is in the Vanderbilt System, simply
fill out a “Vanderbilt University Property Transmittal Form”
and submit it according to the directions on the form. The Form
No. MC 3352 may be ordered through the Copy Center in packs of
25, at a cost of $6.75 per pack. An 1180 or Copy Center Request is
needed and may be faxed (322-6177) or mailed to the Copy Center.
Questions regarding the purchase of these forms should be directed
to the Copy Center (343-2537). Fill out as much information as
possible on the form, but it is not necessary to the complete all
information requested.
How do I dispose of removable electronic media (tapes, floppy
disks, zip drives, CD's or DVD's) properly?
These types of electronic media are not identified as hazardous waste, and so are not eligible for the computer recycling program. However, you must still destroy the data before disposal. Please refer to the Vanderbilt Policy on Disposal of Information on Electronic Devices
and Media and
VUMC Policy OP 10-40.22, Disposal of Confidential and Restricted
Information. NOTE: If you no longer have a drive
that will read and format the media, it may be physically destroyed. Please contact
NCS if you need assistance with destruction of electronic media.
If you are submitting a hard drive, be sure to have your
department’s LAN manager erase the hard drive to remove any
sensitive information AND any Vanderbilt licensed software, prior to submitting your form. If
you cannot have the hard drive erased, please label the equipment
with the words “Not Erased.” The equipment will typically be picked
up from your facility within 2 weeks. DO NOT dispose of any
computer equipment in dumpsters or with other regular trash.
But I’ve been told that if it doesn’t work, no
one will take it.
ALL
computer equipment will be collected, regardless of its condition.
How much does it cost to use this Program?
Nothing. This service is provided free of charge.
What happens to the equipment?
If the equipment is in good working condition, it will be
redistributed, sold, or donated, if possible. If the equipment is
unusable, it is sorted and shipped to a computer recycling facility
that disassembles electronics, segregates the parts, and recycles
the components.
Questions
Contact the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Storage and
Services Department at 936-4626 with any questions or if you
encounter any problems with the Computer Recycling Program.
For more detailed information on computer recycling, or
information on how to recycle a computer that is not owned by
Vanderbilt, visit the
SustainVU web site.
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