SURPLUS ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND RECYCLING PROCEDURES - 3520.10
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Definitions
Reusable Electronic Equipment
Means any device that requires electric power to operate, that is still usable and retains value. Electric power is typically provided by either plugging the device into an electrical outlet with a cord or by battery for wireless devices. Common examples of reusable electronic equipment include working televisions, microwaves, telephones, computers, monitors, cell phones, printers, and copiers.
E-Waste
Means electronic equipment that is no longer in working condition, irreparable or unusable, or past its agency-identified useful life.
Policy
State agencies (agencies) are required to reutilize their Reusable Electronic Equipment for which the agency has no further use through the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM), State and Federal Property Reuse Program Office.
Where an agency determines that electronic equipment to still be usable, the equipment should not be considered E-Waste and should be disposed of in accordance with SAM Section 3520.
Where agencies identify surplus electronic equipment with no useful life remaining (E-Waste), agencies are required, to use the services of a California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)-authorized E-Waste handler. More information is available on the DTSC website.
Agencies shall determine which equipment meets the definition of E-Waste or Reusable Electronic Equipment, per the definitions provided above.
Media Sanitization
Agencies must sanitize all surplus electronic equipment in accordance with SAM Section 5365.3 prior to reutilization or disposal.
Responsibilities
OFAM:
Review and process STD 152s submitted by agencies.
Agencies:
Determine whether their surplus electronic equipment is Reusable Electronic Equipment or E-Waste and sanitize all surplus electronic equipment prior to reutilization or disposal in accordance with SAM Section 5365.3
Submit STD 152s electronically through the Surplus Property Survey Reports Portal.
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