145 Tons of e-Waste 100% Recycled
The e-Waste Recycling Events sponsored by Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) and the Climate Savers Computing Initiative @ U-M (CSCI @ U-M) were a great success, collecting 145 tons of computer monitors, CPUs, televisions and various other e-waste materials.
Read the Ann Arbor News article about the events...
May 10, Public Event
- Over 1,800 vehicles
- Over 100 tons of e-waste, filling eight semi-trailers
May 8–9, Institutional Events
- Local schools, non-profits and small businesses
- Over 25 tons of e-waste, filling three semi-trailers
A staff of 60 professional movers lined the perimeter of two lanes. They got vehicles through quickly, unloading up to seven at a time. Workers packed pallets six feet high before loading them into semi-trailers.
CSCI @ U-M was thrilled to provide such a service to the community. The e-Waste Recycling Events:
- Prevented 145 tons e-waste from entering local landfills
- Prevented hazardous elements from contaminating soil and water systems
- Returned precious metals, plastics and glass to the commodity stream to manufacture new materials
Sims Recycling Solutions, Palmer Moving and Storage, Ann Arbor Public Schools, CSCI @ U-M volunteers and Apple worked together to make these events happen and those who brought their e-waste made it a true success.
CSCI @ U-M has committed to sponsoring another set of free e-waste recycling events next year and hope to expand participation to Flint and Dearborn campuses.
