September 30, 2010

 

Subject: COLLECTION OF ELECTRONICS CURSIDE

 

Starting January 1, 2011, the City of Hobart, in response to new provisions in Indiana Code 13-20.5-10-1, will no longer collect electronic devices in regular household trash.

 

Electronic devices will still be accepted for dropoff  at the City Yard. Electronics can be brought to 1840 E. State Road 130 on Mon. thru Fri from 7:00 until 2:45 and on Saturdays from 8:00 until 11:45

 

 

Indiana Regulations Affecting Electronic and Computer Recycling

Many components of electronics are considered hazardous, including computer monitors and television screens. Electronics contain several heavy metals such as hexavalent chromium, mercury, and lead. Although the regulations for computers from a household versus a business differ, the goal of IDEM is to keep computers and other electronics out of landfills through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. If you have questions about electronic recycling regulations, please contact our confidential assistance program at (800) 988-7901 or (317) 232-8172.

Private companies interested in tax break information should refer to WasteWise: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (U.S. EPA) [PDF].

Electronics from a household, public school, or small business...

Beginning January 1, 2011, Indiana households, public schools, and small businesses will no longer be able to mix unwanted computer monitors, computers, televisions, printers, computer peripherals (such as keyboards and mice), DVD players, video cassette recorders or fax machines with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill or intended for disposal by burning or incineration. This disposal prohibition can be found in Indiana Code 13-20.5.

To find your location e-waste collection program, contact your local SWMD or find a local collection program [PDF] in your county that is participating in the new E-Waste Program

 

The City of Hobart and Lake County Solid Waste Management District announce

Lake County Indiana residents can recycle their electronics for FREE at the following locations. These locations listed below are strictly for electronics from a home as these are small centers and are NOT open to any business or organization.

Items Accepted: