Recycling
Electronics
Electronic wastes, such as computer monitors, CPUs, fax machines and printers, can be recycled at Boston University and the Boston Medical Center. Some components of these materials are toxic to the environment, and many others are valuable and can be reclaimed for use.
Keep in mind that some laboratory equipment must be decontaminated prior to disposal, and other pieces of equipment might contain lead shielding, refrigerant gases or lubricating oil. These materials can only be disposed of through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
To recycle uncontaminated electronic equipment:
Charles River Campus
Fill out an on-line electronics recycling request.
Medical Campus
Give old electronic equipment to the custodians in your area. They will bring these materials to designated collection areas for recycling.
Boston Medical Center
The Information Technology Department collects all old computer equipment for recycling. Non-computer-related electronics should be disposed of through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
