When network and computer equipment is no longer serviceable or reusable, and isn’t eligible for Cisco’s trade-in program, it’s important to dispose of it properly. Not only is proper recycling better for the environment, but improper disposal of equipment risks violating the law.
Sometimes it can be confusing where to turn to dispose of old equipment.
Fortunately, Cisco offers a Takeback and Recycle program to take this equipment off your hands. To get more information on this program, go to the following website, click the map to specify your location, and select your country at the bottom of the page:
www.cisco.com/web/about/ac227/ac228/ac231/WEEE/index.html
You may wonder about other alternatives, especially for non-Cisco equipment. In the U.S., the EPA lists resources for where you can recycle your old electronic equipment. Use the following links:
www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm
www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/live.htm
www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/
For information about laws in your area regarding recycling electronics equipment, the following web page is helpful:
www.electronicsrecycling.org/public/ContentPage.aspx?pageid=14
