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Harry Kim Mayor Barbara Bell Director Nelson Ho Deputy Director &TUnfu of '"'ttfntttt <� DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Aupuni street, Room 210 • Hilo, Hawari 967204252 C.J (808) 961-8083 • Fax (808) 961-8086 September 28, 2004 Mr. Aaron Chung, Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council Finance Committee 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, H196720 Subject: October 5, 2004 Finance Committee Agenda Item — REFERRALS Resolution 240-04, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant Award of $10,000 for the Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division's Computer Recycling Project Dear Mr. Chung and Council Members, The DELL grant is an excellent opportunity for Hawaii County to interact with other municipalities nationwide to develop a comprehensive program to divert e -waste from our landfills. Hawaii County was one of 20 recipients out of 175 applicants accepted for this 3`d round of funding under Dell's "No computer should go to Waste" campaign. As a grant recipient, we participate in three multi -media teleconference workshops with the other participants and with grant organizers Dell and the National Recycling Coalition. The workshops provide technical assistance for developing e -waste recycling events and sustainable recycling programs. Workshops include information on vendor selection to ensure that materials are properly processed and recycled and that residuals are disposed of in a manner that meets appropriate environmental and labor standards. Other technical information includes how to secure additional event funding, assistance with advertising and logistical support for events. The DELL grant will be used to sponsor an e -waste recycling event at the State Parks facility at the Old Airport in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, January 29, 2005. At the event, we will accept, for free, computers, monitors, printers, and computer peripherals from residents, public institutions (schools, government agencies, hospitals), and nonprofit organizations. Experience gained in the June 26, 2004 computer recycling event in Hilo, where 25 tons of used computers and parts were diverted from the landfill, demonstrated that approximately 20% of the items dropped off were reusable. Items are tested during the event and "still good" items are set aside to be re -built into systems for needy recipients (schools, nonprofits etc.). Hard drives are wiped clean with appropriate software as a security measure. Comm. No. 7S9 Ref. To:Presented _ Hawai 'i County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Ref. Date J aA ]/--A/