Connect to Recycling supports implementation of electronic recycling in Illinois.

1. Connect To Recycling: Bringing Transparency to the
Marketplace for Electronics Collectors and Recyclers
Destination Sustainability: Greening Illinois Together Conference
June 7, 2011
Eve Pytel
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus

2. OutlineOutline
Project Background
About the Site
Tool Kit
Brief Tour

3. Background: Connect to RecyclingBackground: Connect to Recycling
Seed money to establish the Clearinghouse
has been provided by the
United States Environmental Protection Agenc
through the
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Matching funds have been provided by
Chicago Community Trust, Vintage Tech
Recyclers, Creative Recycling and MPC.

4. Electronic Products Recycling & ReuseElectronic Products Recycling & Reuse
Act Unintended ConsequencesAct Unintended Consequences
Market Issues
◦ Buyer/User Disconnect
◦ Super Contracts Exceed Manufacturer Goals
◦ Manufacturers may select recyclers hq’d in other
states based on prior experience.
Market Outcomes
◦ Contracts are so big that even OEM backed
recyclers are hard pressed to serve Super Contracts
◦ Loss of work for Illinois Recyclers
◦ Local gov’t frustrated by lack of ability to dictate
who does their business despite being the face of
recycling and waste.

5. Market DisconnectMarket Disconnect
Super Contracts managed by counties will
need 1.5m lbs to 5m lbs.
Manufacturer responsibility and Super
Contract needs are not fungible
◦ 75 have goals under 100,000 lbs;
◦ 60 have goals over 50,000 lbs;
◦ Half of the targeted companies have goals
under 22,000 lbs.

6. Local Government and RecyclersLocal Government and Recyclers
have Complimentary Goalshave Complimentary Goals
LG wants to provide electronic recycling to
residents
LG wants to give work to local businesses
Recyclers want to provide the service
Recyclers want to work in their local
communities

7. Solution: Achieve TransparencySolution: Achieve Transparency
and Fungibility in Market Placeand Fungibility in Market Place
Clearinghouse Website
◦ Local govt/Solid Waste Agency market their
collection opportunities
◦ Recyclers register to use the website
◦ Once approved by local gov’t information
populates other websites to market collection
opportunity
◦ Create brand for electronic recycling

8. Collection InformationCollection Information
 Location, time and date
 Location description text
 Type of collection (1xmonth, 2xweek, or
one time only)
 Estimated lbs and provide historical data
 Contact information
 Collection fee as per pound cost
 Recycler requirements/preferences
(estewards, Iso, etc)

9. RecyclersRecyclers
Recyclers will describe themselves in
standardized industry terms like ISO 9000,
ISO 14001, NAID, E-Stewards, R2 MBE/WBE,
and will need to complete forms to show that
they are compliant with IL Legislation.
Recyclers can market info about themselves
to manufacturers as well as their proximity to
a collection site to facilitate local recyclers
serving their local governments.
Characterize their refurbishing to make sure
that manufacturers understand the benefit of
working with them in relation to the IL
legislation.

10. Recycler Application ProcessRecycler Application Process
Vetting process will include proof of
registration with ILEPA and application
packet that recyclers will need to submit
with copies of proof of ISOs, etc.
Application fee of $75 with forms and
certification. Fees to cover application
review, verify registration with ILEPA, as
well as, environmental stewardship, and
ISO certifications.

11. Tour the Draft SiteTour the Draft Site

19. Tool Box – Brand ElectronicTool Box – Brand Electronic
RecyclingRecycling
Logo and tag line achieved through
consensus
Tool Kit, Flyer, Drop in Article
Support/Resources for all stake holders

20. Logos – also available in blueLogos – also available in blue

21. FlyerFlyer

22. CustomizableCustomizable
One Page FlyerOne Page Flyer

23. Sample Drop In Articles:Sample Drop In Articles:
Out with the old, in with the newOut with the old, in with the new
Every few months when a new gizmo hits the market, we run to
the stores to get the newest handheld devices, phones,
computers and TVs. But what happens to those obsolete
computers, TVs, phones and hand held devices?
Unfortunately 90% is being thrown out with the garbage,
where it may have devastating environmental impact.
Thankfully, electronic recycling options are expanding and that
is good for Illinois’s economy.
Electronic recycling is incredibly important because electronics
are made of extremely valuable resources such as precious
metals, plastics and glass. At the same time certain
electronics such as monitors and circuit boards contain toxic
substances such as lead, mercury, and chromium. Lead,
mercury and chromium threaten our soil and ultimately
undermine water quality.
Through electronic recycling programs, nearly 60% can be
reused and the other 40% can be recycled. Please visit X to
learn more.

24. Customizable Articles:Customizable Articles: ElectronicElectronic
Recycling: It’s Easy to Be Green!Recycling: It’s Easy to Be Green!
Electronic Recycling: It’s Easy to Be Green!
For many of us, when new electronic gizmos hit the market, we run to buy the latest
handheld device, gaming system, computer or television. But what happens to our
old ones? Unfortunately, 90% of out-dated electronics are thrown out with the
garbage, where they can have a devastating impact on the environment.
The good news is that some electronics contain valuable resources such as precious
metals, plastics and glass, which can be re-used. The bad news is some
electronics, including monitors and circuit boards, contain lead, mercury and
hexavalent chromium which are toxic and threaten our soil and water quality.
Electronic recycling programs carefully separate the good from the bad and bundle
them for destruction or re-use.
The Village of ________________(insert here) is pleased to announce its new
electronic recycling program. Now, it is easy for residents to be green!
Event Information:
Date
Address
Location
Special information regarding entrance
Residents are welcome to drop off any of these items:
Thank you for doing your part to dispose of old electronics properly. Please visit
___________(insert here) to learn more or call ______________(insert here) with
questions.

25. Next StepsNext Steps
Wrap up site work
Continue IRA Task Force
Concerted effort to raise awareness prior
to ban.

26. Thank YouThank You
◦ Senator Garret
◦ Marta Keane, Mike Mitchell, Pete Adrian, Walter
Willis, Melville Nickerson, and Joe Schacter
◦ Chris Newman and Sharon Lowry Martin
◦ Vintage Tech, Creative Recycling, and MPC.
◦ Electronic Recycling Task Force