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What: Electronics Recycler Metech to Host WasteCap Nebraska's Omaha Green
Team Roundtable
When: March 16, 2011 from 11:30AM-1:00PM
Where: Metech - 4330 S. 102nd Street, Omaha, NE
Topic: Electronic Recycling
OMAHA, NE: WasteCap Nebraska's Omaha Green Team Roundtable is being hosted by Metect, an electronics recycler, on March 16th from 11:30AM-1:00PM at Metech's Omaha facility, 4330 S. 102nd Street.
Electronics recycling is an emerging industry that is at a critical point in its development, in terms of growth and challenges. As the production and use of electronics products continues to increase dramatically throughout both the business and public sectors, the challenges of disposal and recovery of materials are becoming significant. Up until recently, the major sources of electronics products for recycling have been manufacturers and large users. Although consumers also own vast quantities of electronics products, many have been disposed of in landfills or left unused in storage. The number of TVs and personal computers becoming obsolete or replaced has been increasing significantly and is creating a need for recycling consumer electronics.
The disposal of end-of-life electronics products has become a topic of interest and concern worldwide as municipalities face the potential of enormous volumes to handle in the future. In addition to aggravating the cost and availability of landfills, electronics products contain materials that should not be treated as common waste. Most, if not all of the materials are recyclable and have reuse value, such as metals and plastics. There are also relatively small quantities of some specific materials that may be potentially hazardous, particularly if they are not disposed of properly, such as lead, mercury and cadmium. Electronics recycling companies specialize in providing a service that assures the proper handling and disposal of these materials with the objective of optimizing recycling and reuse.
At WasteCap's Green Team Roundtable, Tristan Burt, Metech manager, will elaborate on the current state of the industry, potential "pit falls", and give suggestions regarding necessary diligence when seeking a secure and environmentally responsible electronics recycler. In addition, there will be a tour of the facility and attendees are invited to bring along a media storage device (hard drive, discs, etc.) for disposal.
Metech is generously providing lunch, so attendees must RSVP to communications@wastecapne.orgor by calling (402) 436-2383 by noon March 11, 2011.
Please share this invitation with those you feel maybe interested. We look forward to seeing you at Metech on the 16th!
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