CSUSM to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event

CSUSM to Host Free E-Waste Recycling EventCSUSM Department of Risk Management & Safety and E-World Recyclers, a California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Approved Recycler, will host a free E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Cal State San Marcos parking lot B.According to a Market Research Report in April 2008, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) states that Americans own approximately 24 electronic products per household.  As part of its commitment to sustainability, Cal State San Marcos is sponsoring an electronic waste recycling event to help community members and businesses get rid of old electronics in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Accepted electronics:Computer monitors, computers, speakers, CRT monitors, telephones, stereo equipment, LCD monitors, cell phones, keyboards/mice, laptops, copiers/printers, scanners, televisions, camcorders, fax machines, miscellaneous wiring, plasma screens/TVs, MP3 players, items with electronic boards, DVD players, VCRs, and much more!  All personal data is sanitized to United States Department of Defense security standards.The following items are not accepted:  Household/commercial appliances or hazardous materials/waste.Please visit Risk Management & Safety at www.csusm.edu/rms or call (760)750-4502 for more information on this event.  Interested in learning more about how the process works?  Visit our co-sponsor, E-World Recyclers at www.eworldrecyclers.com.