Host an Employee e-Waste Recycling Event

Hosting an electronic waste recycling day for Postal Service employees is as simple as following the seven-step instructions set forth below. Before initiating such an event, there are two prerequisites for success:

Step 1: Obtain facility management commitment.

Step 2: Identify a reputable e-recycler for the free e-cycle collection event. The local recycler must agree in writing to do the following:

n Provide service at no cost to USPS.

n Provide guidance to employees as to permissible and impermissible e-waste that is eligible to recycle.

n Not to impact USPS mail processing operations.

n Share data on amount recycled.

n Comply with R2 or e-Steward certifications programs:

i. A list of R2 certified recyclers can be found at the R2 Solutions website: http://www.r2solutions.org/

ii. A list of e-Steward certified recyclers can be found at the e-Stewards website: http://e-stewards.org/

Once you have accomplished the first two steps, there are only five more tasks to complete for a successful host­ing of an e-waste recycling event:

Step 3: Set a date and time for the e-cycling event. Remember you can hold this event after Earth Day if it is more convenient for your employees and USPS operations.

Step 4: Post a notice of the e-cycling event that is mutu­ally acceptable to the facility manager and the e-waste recycler. Sample notices are available on the Office of Sus­tainability Earth Day website.

Step 5: Hold the e-cycling event. Be sure a sufficient number of staff is available to provide guidance on elec­tronic equipment recycling procedures, keeping order among those waiting in line, coordinating storage of the recyclables, and ensuring adequate parking.

Step 6: Ensure the e-cycler has taken everything recy­clable from your site.

Step 7: Request e-cycler to provide a list of the type (e.g., computers, monitors, TVs, etc.) and amount of e-waste collected. Share the results with the USPS Office of Sustainability by emailing sustainability@usps.gov.

Where Can You Get More Information?

Posters, notices, and questions and answers on hosting an e-waste recycling event are available at the Office of Sus­tainability website at http://blue.usps.gov/sustainability/earthday.htm.