The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has formed a partnership with UNICOR Recycling Business Group to offer FREE disposal of residential electronic waste. It's called "Project Green-Fed". This is a one-year pilot project that began August 11, 2005.
How to get rid of Electronic waste using this FREE program:
1. Call Toll Free 1-866-896-8528.
2. UNICOR will send you two (2) boxes, packing material, and a return label at no charge.
3. Pack equipment in the boxes provided, using the packing materials.
4. Call Federal Express for pick up from your home at no charge to you.
Examples of items accepted on this program:
Computers, monitors, laptops, printers, cell phones, fax machines, power supplies, microwaves, small TVs, peripherals, any electronic items that will fit within the box from UNICOR.
This program covers the entire state and meets federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. The parts will then be salvaged and used again.
Electronic products often contain hazardous and toxic materials such as lead, chromium, nickel, and zinc, which pose environmental risks when disposed of improperly. Beginning on January 1, 2008, electronics will be banned from Arkansas Landfills according to the Arkansas legislature.
For more information, call the ADEQ help line at 501-682-0923 or the recycling division at 501-682-0814.