EWaste Plan - Revision history

Kathey at 00:49, 12 June 2009

2009-06-12T00:49:16Z

Ali at 23:17, 21 August 2007

2007-08-21T23:17:21Z

Ali: changed link for HB2626

2007-08-19T17:39:16Z

changed link for HB2626

Ali: first stab at e-waste plan

2007-08-19T00:17:22Z

first stab at e-waste plan

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== Intro ==
The biggest question about the E-Waste Legislation, aka [http://www.leg.state.or.us/cgi-bin/searchMeas.pl HB2626], & its impact on Free Geek is based on the vagueness of Free Geek's status within the text of the bill. Where will we fit into a statewide e-waste recycling system and how will that affect our stream of incoming gizmos?

== State of the Legislation ==
HB2626 passed unanimously through the House and Senate and was ceremoniously signed by Governor Ted Kulongowski in 2007. The bill will now be sent to a rule-making committee for implementation fine-tuning. This committee should be forming in Fall 2007. This committee is headed up by Jan Whitworth of the Oregon DEQ and staff member Ali will likely be a member, representing Free Geek's interests (i.e. prioritizing reuse over recycling and requiring transparency in e-waste end-of-life).

== Issues for the Future ==

* Will we be able/need to charge for monitors?
* FG could/should open up more locations in the PDX area (and beyond), even if they're just drop-off points
* FG should be having conversations with [http://nextsteprecycling.com/ Next Step Recycling]
* FG should outreach to solicit donations to further the community's recognition of FG (esp. to businesses who might have really nice stuff for us)

== SWOT ==
{{SWOT
| Q = What will be the impact of HB2626 on Free Geek's operations?
| strengths =
* FG has been in the e-waste reuse/recycling business for 7 years.
* FG is already well-known and respected in the metropolitan Portland area for environmentally responsible e-waste practices.
* FG is a 501(c)3 and provide tax receipts to donors.
| weaknesses =
* FG is not the greatest at promoting itself.
* FG cannot compete financially with for-profit recycling businesses
| opportunities =
* FG could open up a bunch of other locations, even if they're only drop-offs, leading to more stuff.
* FG institutes a pickup service, leading to more stuff - especially ''good'' stuff
* Reuse is emphasized in the rule-making session & manufacturers direct more people to us, leading to more stuff
| threats =
* FG is not an authorized collection/drop-off site & we can no longer accept e-waste specified in HB2626
**''this is an issue in Canada because a collection site must be certified''
* FG may have to accept televisions, as they are specified in HB2626
* Other, for-profit recycling businesses offer a more convenient collection site/pick-up service & our incoming stream decreases
* FG's survival is contingent on pickup services & we cannot afford it.
}}

==Related Documents==
* [[3 - 5 year plan]] and [[Vision Statement]]
* [[Long Term Strategy Process]]
* [[Meta Question]]
* [[Hiring Strategy]]
* [[General Priorities]]
* [[Free Geek Space Usage|Space Usage]]

[[Category: Long Term Planning]]

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   | weaknesses =
 * FG is not the greatest at promoting itself.
-* FG cannot compete financially with for-profit recycling businesses
+* FG cannot compete financially with for-profit recycling businesses (or maybe it can).
   | opportunities =
 * FG could open up a bunch of other locations, even if they're only drop-offs, leading to more stuff.

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 == SWOT ==
 {{SWOT
-  | Q = What will be the impact of HB2626 on Free Geek's operations?
+  | goal = Take full advantage of E-Waste legislation to increase incoming stream.
   | strengths =
 * FG has been in the e-waste reuse/recycling business for 7 years.
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 * FG could open up a bunch of other locations, even if they're only drop-offs, leading to more stuff.
 * FG institutes a pickup service, leading to more stuff - especially ''good'' stuff
-* Reuse is emphasized in the rule-making session & manufacturers direct more people to us, leading to more stuff
+* Attend meetings to ensure that reuse is emphasized in the rule-making session & manufacturers direct more people to us, leading to more stuff
   | threats =
 * FG is not an authorized collection/drop-off site & we can no longer accept e-waste specified in HB2626

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 == Intro ==
-The biggest question about the E-Waste Legislation, aka [http://www.leg.state.or.us/cgi-bin/searchMeas.pl HB2626], & its impact on Free Geek is based on the vagueness of Free Geek's status within the text of the bill.  Where will we fit into a statewide e-waste recycling system and how will that affect our stream of incoming gizmos?
+The biggest question about the E-Waste Legislation, aka [http://www.leg.state.or.us/searchmeas.html HB2626], & its impact on Free Geek is based on the vagueness of Free Geek's status within the text of the bill.  Where will we fit into a statewide e-waste recycling system and how will that affect our stream of incoming gizmos?
 == State of the Legislation ==