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#1 Posted : 08 October 2002 15:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By peter mcmahon Can anyone tell me if computer monitors are classed as special waste for disposal purposes? Does anyone know the answer. Thanks Peter
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#2 Posted : 08 October 2002 16:04:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter Rees Peter My understanding is that they are subject to the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electonic Equipment)(who thinks up these names?!) and as such have to be disposed of accordingly via an approved waste manager.
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#3 Posted : 09 October 2002 08:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert K Lewis As they have a tube similar to TVs then they are now classed as hazardous for disposal. This means they have to be deposited at a Landfill site accepting hazardous waste as per the new EC definitions. Only problem is that as I understand it these are not issued but are actually in force.!!!!!!!!!!!!! Clarification from elsewhere please!!! Bob
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#4 Posted : 09 October 2002 10:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Matthews AIIRSM We have had to dispose of 60+ monitors and had to use a registered waste carrier, these were not cheap. We had to pay £10.00 per monitor for the privilage Bob
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#5 Posted : 09 October 2002 12:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jim Walker I've just got rid of 100+. Paid for a skip, no problems regarding special waste. Didn't use a cowboy, all documentation is correct regarding waste carriers and disposal site. They did mention I'd just got in right as the rules are about to change. My assumption is they are not special waste but soon will be.
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#6 Posted : 10 October 2002 09:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert K Lewis Be careful of definitions Special wastes use consignment note system under UK legislation Hazardous waste is the EC term for such items covered in the EC Waste Catalogue and the associated definitions. Bob
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#7 Posted : 10 October 2002 10:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Webster And don't forget there are several charitable organisations (eg Computer Aid International, Computers for Charity etc.)who will be glad of the gift of redundant computer equipment. They cannibalise and refurbish for education projects in the UK and 3rd world etc. So no waste disposal, and no problem over residual liability as they test before re-use. And your company might benefit from a tax break by posting residual value as a charitable donation.
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#8 Posted : 10 October 2002 13:03:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jim Walker The charities mentioned won't accept ancient rubbish like I was trying to shift.
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#9 Posted : 11 October 2002 09:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert K Lewis I also understand that their base level for CPUs is P133 Bob
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