HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 8248 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. ' 8248
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 9, 2000
Subject: Expansion of Household Hazardous Waste Services
According to James Glenn of Resources Concepts, worldwide there are approximately I billion
pieces of computer hardware in existence. Of this number, approximately 500 million pieces are
not in use due to breakage, obsolescence, or need. Several of these computers are located in the
homes of the citizens of Fort Worth. Due to the heavy metal (mercury, lead, etc.) content of these
hardware components (monitors, CPUs, etc.), improper disposal presents a risk of polluting our
water, air, and landfills.
On Saturday May 27, 2000, the City of Fort Worth in conjunction with Resources Concepts, a
computer refurbishing agency and environmental friendly disposal, firm, will be sponsoring a
computer and small appliance round-up day for the Citizens of Fort Worth. Between 9 a.m. and 3
p.m., old and/or broken computers, hair dryers, televisions, toasters, vacuums, microwaves, cell
phones and other small appliances will be accepted at the City of Fort Worth's Environmental
Collection Center, 6400 Bridge Street. Resource Concepts will have staff and equipment onsite to
package and safely transport the collected material to their facility in Carrollton, TX. Cell Phones
will be segregated and donated to Motorola to benefit domestic abuse victims.
This event is a test of the collection and shipment system for potential inclusion into the City of Fort
Worth's nationally recognized Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Success during
this collection will allow the City to include these materials into its full collection stream.
Bob Terrell
City Manager
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS