A special thank you to the dedicated service of Carole Tolmachewich who kept the books in order as Treasurer for the past three years. David Thompson of Panasonic and Frank Marella of Sharp gave a joint presentation regarding the idea of implementing a take back program for consumer electronics. The primary focus of the program is to capture and recycle CRT's including TV's and flat panel displays. The program will not include white goods, batteries or fluorescent lamps.
Some counties already have programs in place to recover consumer electronics.
We don't want to undermine or under utilize the existing NJ based demanufacturers. Another presentation will occur at the NJ DEP on Thursday April 5 th where the county Solid Waste Coordinators and Recycling Coordinators will hear the program details. Silver oxide batteries are stored until there are enough to send them to a recycler. Each box is capable of holding approximately 30 pounds. Feedback from those in the audience that use the program was overwhelmingly positive.