Each year in the State of California thousands and thousands of electronic items become out dated and are regarded as electronic waste. Electronic waste (E-waste) consists of electronic products that were used for data processing, telecommunications, or entertainment in private households and businesses that are now considered obsolete, broken, or irreparable. (Wikipedia)
In January, 2005, the State of California made it illegal for residents and businesses to place their electronic E-waste in the trash by banning electronics from landfills. According to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, in 2003, 515,000 tons of electronics were dumped into California landfills; 44% of the waste by volume consisted of CRTs (cathode ray tubes) and TV sets.
The metal, glass, and plastic of the electronic equipments can be recycled and reused. However the rest of E-waste, if not taken care of properly can be a major source of toxins and Carcinogens in our environment. The toxic substances in E-waste may include Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium.
So what can you do to help?
Below is a list of different locations for Ventura County residents and businesses where you can turn in your E-waste materials and help our County's environment.
E-Waste Recycling Sites in Ventura County:
CJSeto Support Services: (805)644-1214 All business and residents.
Del Norte Recycling and Transfer Station: (805)278-8200 Oxnard and Port Hueneme.
G.I. Industries Trash Service: (805)522-9400 Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and Moorpark.
Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station: (805)642-9236 Camarillo, Ojai, and Ventura.
Goodwill Industries: (805)983-3414 Please Call for location information
MSE Environmental HHW: (805)987-0717 Please Call for location information.
Recycled Goods Warehouse: (805)644-3100 All residents and businesses.
Santa Clara River Valley Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility: (805) 658-4323 residential (805) 987-0717 small business.
VCMAX - Discards Available & Wanted Reuse Program: (805)658-4315 Only residential.
Ventura County Pollution Prevention Center: (805) 658-4323 residential (805) 987-0717 small business. Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Ojai.
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Very interesting post, I'll do more research to find out how we can all put our little grain of sand, thank you for blogging.
Mana, great resources and suggestions!
Great information Mana! It pays to recycle instead of just pitching it. I always offer my old computers to kids that attend school with my kids and don't have a computer. There are many kids out there that could use another computer. Not everyone has three or four in their homes.
Mana - Good to see so many locations for recycling in Ventura County. It is so important to keep the electronics out of the landfills.
Francisco, Thank you for your comment and your effort to save the environment.
Irina, Thank you for visiting.
Chris, That is great solution. Thank you.
Ashley, Yes, Ventura County has provided us with many spots to deliver our unwanted electronics.
Mana,
Great information for your community of Ventura County. I'm giving you a 5 for this, it's well presented and valuable info to share, this should help your community and all of us in the long run.
It's easy to see why you're the top Realtor in Ventura County!
Mana,
It is great anytime we can keep items out of the landfill. Looks like folks in Ventura County have lots of options when it is time to dispose of old electronics.
Mana, this is a great post. Personally, I have never thought about where all the electronics go. I always give mine away. Just shows we all need to be more aware of such issues that are going on around us.
Mana - Many do not know they should not dispose of unwanted items such as electronics. It is a great topic which needs to be repeated!
Lynda, Thank you you are very kind.
Rita, I have to say, I am very proud of Ventura County.
Kimberly, I have never had to call any of these guys either. Like you I have been giving my used electronics away.
Paula, Why don't you write a post on the same topic to cover you area.
Mana - Great information and links. I have this fear that the landfills will overtake us one day, recycling is the key!
Mana - what a great green article - I typically donate all my old electronics to our schools or the boys and girls club... great tax right off too
Kim, I hope not. Recycling is the key.
Thesa, That is awesome. Schools always can use electronics.
Mana - another excellent post on helping to keep our environment clean! You're an inspiration! Your links will undoubtably be invaluable for people in your local area!
Mary, Thank you. I hope residents of Ventura County take advantage of what has been provided for them.
Mana, this is a great idea! I'm glad that Ventura county has such a great program!
Stephanie, I am glad too.
Another Terrific Post for Ventura County!! This is so important to recycle what we can and dispose of electronics properly. Who wants all "that" waste lying around when it can be properly disposed of?!? Ventura County is definitely doing their part and so are you Mana by sharing this valuable information to the locals in Ventura!!
Susie, Thank you. Recycling has to become a part of our life.