Second Life Computer is working with Local Communities to provide discarded computer drop-off days.
Second Life Computer Remanufacturing of Pittsburgh donated six refurbished computers to the Bedford Youth Academy of Monday February 26, 2007. Pictured by the computers are, front to back, Bailey Payne, Alie Payne, Lindsay Brown, Cassandra Rice, teacher assistant Cagney Brown, Second Life President Mary Tiong, and Taylor Grapes. A division of Babylon Industries, the organization works to refurbish computers to their fullest potential. (courtesy of the Bedford Gazette, February 27, 2007, Gazette photo by Josh Kowalkowski)
Local municipalities must deal with waste collection, and often have "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days", when residents can drop off their hazardous materials safely. Second Life Computer is actively negotiating with local municipalities to organize "HouseHold E-Waste Collection Days" so residents can safely dispose of their discarded computer equipment, knowing that they are keeping the equipment out of the waste stream and protecting the environment. Second Life Computer would set up collection stations in the local community, so residents could drop off their discarded computers, monitors, printers, and other discarded equipment at a convenient location This program would model the Allegheny County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days, outlined below.
Allegheny County Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
The collection takes place in late April or early May in the western part of the County. It provides a responsible way to dispose of household waste such as paint and paint products, automobile fluids, pesticides, cleaners and pool chemicals. The collection is sponsored by the Southwestern PA Household Hazardous Waste Task Force. It is comprised of members from profit, non-profit, academia, government and environmental organization