| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.51 |
| Liaison | Kelly Wellman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Texas A&M University
OP-20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 1.00 |
Andy
Mitchell Director of Logistics Division of Finance |
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Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by the institution and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
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Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by students and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
No
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A brief description of steps taken to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly, workers’ basic safety is protected, and environmental standards are met:
All e-waste is sent to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who in turn breaks down the materials for disposal. Any item that is identified as computer-related is disposed in this manner unless it is determined the item, due to age and usefulness, can be re-used within the Texas A&M System, Independent School District, or assistance organization. All e-waste materials are palletized and stretch wrapped to avoid any potential breakage during transportation.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
E-Waste is disposed following Texas A&M University written procedures. All E-Waste generated by the institution is disposed of through the University Surplus Property Program. The Surplus Program first establishes possible recycling of these materials through re-use at the university or system and then through local ISD's or assistance organizations that are approved by the state of Texas. For this to be possible the materials must be in good working condition and still have useful life. If determined due to age or usefulness of the materials that the materials are to be disposed then Surplus Property will send remaining units to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for refurbishment or recycling. In all cases documentation is filed with Texas A&M Property Management in order to provide accurate disposition of all recycled/disposed materials. Currently under state law there are no other means for a University to dispose of e-waste.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
An electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials does not currently exist.
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The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
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