Sustainability

E-Waste Recycling

E-waste or electronic waste are products that are no longer working, unwanted, or at the end of their 'life'. While above the ground, modern electronics are safe to use. However, most electronics contain some forms of toxic materials that when discarded and buried at a landfill, they pose serious risks to our environment. 

With the definition of e-waste continuing to expand, due to being in an era of rapid technological advancement. It important that we do our part by being conscious of our consumption and recycling older models of e-waste. Therefore, CC is committed to responsibly recycling our e-waste at a local Colorado Springs facility, E-Tech Recyclers. 

E-Tech Recyclers focus on sustainable and responsible recovery of end-of-life electronics. They work to empower those in the community, such as business owners and organizations to take responsible, secure, and charitable approach to e-waste recycling. All electronics are properly recycled through vendors that are chosen specifically for their environmental, health, and safety standards. 

How To Recycle

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There are many options for recycling your e-waste on campus. If you have a small amount of e-waste to recycle, we encourage you to bring your e-waste to one of our 3 dropoff locations across campus. If you have a large amount of e-waste to recycle, please fill out the form below. 

There are 3 locations at CC to drop off smaller amounts of e-waste. This can include but is not limited to electronics, batteries (not Alkaline), and printer ink cartridges.

The three locations are:

Lower level of Worner Campus Center
First floor of Tutt Library across the front welcome desk
Office of Sustainability (1004 N Weber St) on Autrey Field

Toner can be dropped off on the first floor of Tutt Library next to the ITS office or on the lower level of Worner. 

 For hazardous material disposal, contact Facilities Services at (719) 389-6568. 

Make a Pickup Request

We are not currently accepting e-waste pickup requests and will begin again at the start of the academic year on August 28, 2023. Check back at the end of the summer!

If it is an urgent pickup request, please email m_rohrbach@coloradocollege.edu.

Accepted E-Waste

These are the following items that E-Tech Recyclers accept for recycling: 

  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs 
  • Televisions 
    • CRT, LCD, LED, Projection, & DLP
  • Computer Monitors 
    • CRT & Flatscreen
  • Computers
    • Desktops, Laptops, & Tablets
  • E-Readers
  • Fax Machines & Copiers 
  • Peripherals 
    • Keyboards, Mice, External Hard Drives, All-In-One Printer/Scanner/Copiers, Projectors, Wires, Cables, etc. 
  • DVS/VCR Players 
  • Digital Photo Frames
  • Digital Media Players
  • iPods/MP3 Players
  • Camcorders/Cameras
  • DVR/TiVo Devices
    • Cable Boxes, Satellite Boxes, & Satellite Dishes
  • Portable GPS Navigation Systems
  • Cell Phones
  • Medical Devices
  • All Appliances

 

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