Alkaline
batteries do not contain hazardous heavy metals and can be thrown in
the trash.
Non-alkaline
batteries can be brought to a collection receptacle in the Colby Bookstore sponsored
by EnviroCo. or to Staples.
Which
Batteries to Recycle:
Lithium
(laptop and cell phone)
Lithium
ion
Mercury
Nickel-cadmium
Sealed
lead
Lead
acid
Any
rechargeable batteries
Battery
Sources:
Cameras
Watches
Laptop
computers
Cell phones
The energy required to create batteries is
over 500 times the energy they provide. Toxic materials are used to
make some types of batteries. Those batteries should be disposed of properly. When batteries are needed, use
rechargeable types and then bring them to a collection receptacle for proper
disposal.
Toner Cartridges
Colby Academic and Administrative Printers
Toner cartridges are purchased through Office Max, Colby’s Office Supply provider. These cartridges can be recycled by mailing them back to the company. Used products are recycled and recovered into raw materials for other industrial uses. When you need to recycle your HP printing supplies, just follow the simple directions listed in the instruction brochure (includes UPS mailing label).
Personal/Student Printing Supplies:
Students who purchase HP printer supplies can also use the recycling program described above.
Free postage-paid envelopes are provided by the student organization Enviro Co. to recycle empty INK JET cartridges. These mailers are available from the ES Program Coordinator Beth Kopp.
Alternatively, cartridges can be brought to a collection facility such as Staples for recycling.
Computers
Colby Computers:
Some older computer models are donated to local schools that send staff members to Colby to look over the available equipment and choose what is appropriate for their programs.
Most computers are shipped to a professional disposal firm that dismantles, retrieves, and disposes of hazardous chemicals and metals within the computer shell.
Personal Student Computers:
Bring computer to a retail store that recycles computers.
