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Collection, reuse and recycling of computer equipment has become an important area of focus because these devices not only contain harmful chemicals, such as cadmium, mercury and lead, but are also costly to dispose of in a responsible manner. If you have computer equipment that is destined for recycling or that could be reused by someone else, please review the information on this page to learn more about the available options, such as: top
McMaster's BMS Auction Site (back to top)
Did you know that McMaster has its own auction site? Offer your computer for reuse and recoup some money back by placing the item on the BMS Auction Site. Anyone with a MAC ID can bid on auction items.
IT Collection, Reuse & Recycle events (back to top)
Twice each year, University Technology Services, Computer Services Unit, BioSphere, Facility Services and the Office of Sustainability work together with the McMaster Community to collect, reuse and recycle the university's electronic waste. The first of these events was held in April 2009 as McMaster's Earth Day celebration and was extremely successful. The second collection event was held in October where it aligned with Campus Sustainability Day.
The next collection event will take place on April 19th 2012 in four locations: Grass Mall across from University Hall, Ewart Angus Centre, the Downtown Centre and Ron Joyce Centre. Please see information to the right of this page for full event details.
Acceptable Items for IT Recycling (back to top)
Electronics:
White Goods:
Hairdryers
Hair Straighteners
Curling Irons
Microwaves
Humidifiers (empty)
Dehumidifiers (empty)
Christmas Lights
Blenders
Kitchen Appliances (kettles, food processors, coffee makers)
Toaster Ovens
Or anything with a plug. Find out more about Niagara E-Waste. or contact Ryan Dear, CEO and President of Niagara E-Waste.
Important Steps to Take Before Recycling Your IT Equipment (back to top)
First: Be sure to confirm with your supervisor before deciding on disposing of any University-owned equipment. Departments disposing of equipment should either use their engraver and cross out their department identified provident number on their computers (or items or value over $1K) or remove from their departmental equipment inventory list in order to comply with the Insurance and Protection of Movable Assets program:
Second: Make sure you “sanitize” the hard drive, clearing off any licensed McMaster University software and confidential information.
- Please click here to learn how, or contact the UTS Service Desk at extension 24357 for helpful advice.
- Note that during Collection events mentioned above, UTS will provide personal assistance in hard drive sanitization at no cost.
Third: You can put in a request to have your items picked up through Facility Services Customer Service Desk (x24740, or online here). The approximate prices for transportation are as follows: 1-5 computers = $15.00, 5 or more = minimum $30.00. Please make sure you indicate where the computers are to go.
Clearing Data from Your Smartphone (back to top)
Contact UTS for advice on clearing data, as the process varies for each model.
The process for two of McMaster's most common devices can be found below:
BlackBerry Curve 8900: Erase Data
1. From the home screen, press the Menu button.
2. Select Options.
3. Select Security Options.
4. Select General Settings .
5. Click the menu button and choos "wipe handheld".
6. Wait for it to wipe and reboot.
BlackBerry Bold 9700: Wipe All Data
1. From the home screen, press the Menu button.
2. Select Options.
3. Select Security Options.
4. Select Security Wipe.
5. Check the items you wish to wipe.
6. Type blackberry in the box.
7. Select Wipe.
Recycling Cell Phones, Printer Ink, and Toner Cartridges (back to top)
Cell Phones, Printer ink, and toner cartridges can be dropped off to any ThinkRecycling box. These boxes are located across campus. Please note that locations are currently changing. Please drop toner off to MUSC 201 and check back for updates on new locations.
McMaster Staff can drop off toner cartridges at either of the ABB or Health Science stores locations or can place the used cartridge in original packaging or sealed, labeled envelope addressed to Mail Services, MGD-B109 and leave in your outgoing mail box.
McMaster Students can place used cartridge in envelope or small bag and bring to the Print Cartridge Bin at the Design & Copy Shop in MUSC Basement or in Titles Bookstore (near the Gilmour Hall side checkout)
Disk Recycling (back to top)
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| Disc recycling is managed by Super Shred. Special disc recycling consoles can be found in the following locations: | ||
| ■ | McMaster University Student Centre - near the entrance to Gilmour Hall by Williams Cafe | |
| ■ | Commons Building - Main Entrance | |
| ■ | Mary Keyes Residence - Main Entrance | |
Battery Recycling (back to top)
Batteries can be dropped off at many locations across campus:
- A.N. Bourns Science Building Stores - ABB, room B166
- Commons Building - Main Entrance/Service Desk, room 129
- David Braley Athletic Centre - Main Entrance/Joan Buddle Service Desk
- Mary Keyes Residence - Main Entrance/Service Desk, room 126
- McMaster University Student Centre - OPIRG Office, room 229
- McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) - Stores, room 4N43
For More Information
For more information about McMaster’s IT Collection, Reuse, Recycle event please contact Kate Whalen at whalenk@mcmaster.ca or visit the Office of Sustainability
For information on the Print Management Strategy and fleet printer How To’s, please visit the PrintSmart website http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/printsmart/
For more information about BioSphere and the Think Recycling program, please visit: http://macbiosphere.stanleyarmour.com/?page_id=149
For information about hazardous waste disposal in the Faculty of Health Sciences, please contact Karin Cassidy at the FHSc Safety Office at cassidk@mcmaster.ca or extension 24956.
February 06, 2012
IT Collection, Reuse & Recycling
Thursday April 19, 2012
On Thursday, April 19, the Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Facility Services, Media Production Services, University Technology Services, Computer Services Unit, BioSphere, McMaster Innovation Park, and the Ron Joyce Centre, will be collecting outdated technological devices, including computers, printers, scanners and fax machines, at two locations on campus, one location at the Downtown Centre, one location at McMaster Innovation Park and one location at the Ron Joyce Centre.
Please note that computer hard drives will be sanitized on request before the equipment is reused or recycled.
At the end of the event, all leftover computer equipment will be fully recycled according to standards compliant with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program.
Save paper, energy, money, toner and more by supporting McMaster’s Strategic Print Solution. In addition to not being able to print double sided, the average desktop printer costs over $300 in energy and $1,200 in toner every year!
Printers collected during this event will not be reused, but will be collected and sent for complete recycling.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 19, 2012, at times designated below.
WHO:
McMaster staff, faculty, and students.
Hosted By: Office of Sustainability, University Technology Services, Computer Services Unit, McMaster Innovation Park, the Ron Joyce Centre, BioSphere, and Facility Services.
WHAT:
Collection, reuse and recycling of computer equipment and white goods from McMaster University.
Collection and recycling of print devices, such as printers, copiers, scanners and fax machines, from McMaster University.
Battery recycling, as well as cell phones, digital cameras, ink and toner cartridge recycling will be available at each event location.
WHERE:
Main Campus: Grassy Mall across from University Hall (8:30 am to 3:00 pm)
Hard drives needing to be sanitized must be given to one of the representatives at the collection event who will take them to UTS for sanitization after the event.
Health Sciences Centre: Ewart Angus Centre (8:30 am to 3:00 pm)
Hard drives needing to be sanitized must be given to one of the representatives at the collection event who will take them to UTS for sanitization after the event.
Downtown Centre: Underground Parking area (11:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Hard drives needing to be sanitized must be given to one of the representatives at the collection event who will take them to UTS for sanitization after the event. Batteries can be recycled at the main security desk.
Ron Joyce Centre: TBD.
McMaster Innovation Park: TBD
Hard drives needing to be sanitized must be dropped off at Suit 105 to be sanitized on the morning of October 20th
To coordinate IT pick-up:
If you are not able to take your university-owned equipment safely to a drop-off location, please contact Facility Services at extension 24740 to make arrangements for your IT/electronic materials to be picked up. This service is free of charge for those on Main campus, the RJC and the DTC from April 12th to 19th.
Calculate your carbon reduction here!
Niagara E Waste ensures that all collected items listed are recycled by MIDA RPM to standards compliant with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program.