REUSE

Community education programs across Ohio emphasize the importance of not only reducing waste but also reusing resources wherever possible. Electronics and household appliances are good examples of items that can be diverted from landfill through reuse in charity programs, refurbishment, or recycling for parts and raw materials.

Electronics

Every year approximately 40 million computers and televisions are discarded in the USA. Residents, businesses and industries are facing the dilemma of what to do with obsolete and worn out equipment. In order to tackle this problem, Ohio created an electronics task force of public, private and non-profit organizations with keen interests in electronics recycling. This task force, led by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, reviewed the current recycling infrastructure, identified problems, and made recommendations for expanding and improving efficiency.

Ohio’s electronics recycling program is rapidly spreading across the state. Many solid waste districts have now developed programs and made resources available that encourage the donation of old computers and electronic components for reuse or recycling.

Dismantling electronic components for recycling

CASE STUDY: RET3 Job Corp

RET3 Job Corp is a non-profit organization, located in Cleveland, which is focused on electronics recycling and refurbishing. The organization provides job training to their workforce while managing discarded computers and electronic equipment from households and businesses. Donated equipment is refurbished and given to schools, non-profit organizations and underprivileged families. RET3 also provides assistance in planning, promoting, and conducting computer collection events for local communities.

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Old computers can be refurbished and donated to those in need

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