[P2assist] Survey question

[Wayne Turner]

Eileen,

I know you're trying to be concise but I'd mention lead as the toxic component in the preamble to your question.  Lead, as a drinking water contaminant,  got a lot of press coverage during the 80's and 90's so I think people more readily understand the hazards associated with it.  Might I suggest:

Because most computer monitors and televisions contains large amounts of lead, a kown toxic substance, they may soon be banned from disposal in landfills.  It is expensive to properly manage and recycle these devices in order to ensure they don't become an environmental health hazard.  How would you like to see the cost of properly managing and recycling monitors and televisions funded?


B. Wayne Turner
City of Winston-Salem
Utilities Division
phone: (336) 727 8418
email: waynet@cityofws.org

>>> EBSousley@co.cabarrus.nc.us 12/30/02 04:37PM >>>
Hello fellow colleagues,
 
I am getting ready for our 3rd annual electronics recycling event in
Cabarrus County and have decided to add a question to our survey about the
pending electronics ARF.  I would like to make the question a bit more
concise (and maybe less abrupt) for the form so I am looking for your
expertise.  Please send comments directly to me at
ebsousley@co.cabarrus.nc.us <mailto:ebsousley@co.cabarrus.nc.us> .
 
Q.    Recycling monitors and televisions costs money because of the cathode
ray tube (CRT). Due to the toxic materials in the unit, it is likely that
they will soon be banned from landfills. How would you like to see the cost
for recycling funded? 
A.    An advanced recycling fee when purchasing item (similar to that for
refrigerators & tires)
B.    A fee when it is being disposed or recycled (like today)
C.    By the manufacturer of the unit (who will pass it on to the retailer
and then the consumer)
D.    Other (please specify)________________________________
 
Thank you.
 
Happy Recycling!
Eileen Sousley
Cabarrus County HHW & Recycling
Concord, NC
(704) 920-3279
 


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