South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

Unwanted electronics, also known as e-scrap, can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not properly managed. See the "For Your Information: Electronic Scrap" fact sheet for more information on this issue.

Each of us is encouraged to reuse or recycle electronics. Households should check with their local recycling coordinator to see what reuse (e.g., donation to a non-profit) and recycling options are available in their community.

In addition, many retailers and manufacturers provide recycling (or take-back) programs to consumers. The latest information on these programs is provided on the “Do Your Part: Recycle Home Electronics” fact sheet.

Businesses should not dispose of unwanted electronics and must follow all state and federal regulation regulations regarding the proper management.

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'Computer/Television Recycling Advisory'

The "Computer/Television Recycling Advisory" provides recommendations and guidelines for the proper reuse, recycling and disposal of computers and televisions in South Carolina.

The advisory is targeted for specific audiences (e.g., households, businesses, public schools and school districts, state agencies, public colleges and universities, local governments).

The advisory also includes information on South Carolina's state-term contract for recycling electronics.

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Electronics Product
Environmental Assessment Tool

Our environmental responsibility with electronics should just not focus on end-of-life options. Households, businesses and government organizations can encourage manufacturers to design greener electronics by purchasing computers and other electronic products with environmentally preferable attributes. Look for electronics that contain fewer toxic constituents, use recycled materials and are energy efficient.

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a procurement tool to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design of products, and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to secure market recognition for efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its products.

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