CC Resolution No. 07-114
RESOLUTION NO. 07-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR
AN ELECTRONIC WASTE PROGRAM WITH APPLE, INC.
FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND
COMPUTERS (E- WASTE)
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Protection Agency has determined that
cathode ray tubes are hazardous waste due to levels of lead and it is unsafe to dispose of
them in landfills; and
WHEREAS, E-waste or electronic waste is the fastest growing waste problem
facing cities today; and
WHEREAS, Apple, Inc. has developed a program to dispose of and recycle e-
waste and provides an environmentally responsible opportunity for residents of Cupertino
to recycle end-of-life computers and consumer electronic products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cupertino hereby approves an agreement between Apple, Inc. and the City of Cupertino
for the disposal of e-waste.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager
to execute said agreement and applicable extensions on behalf of the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 19th day of June, 2007, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Wang, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval
None
Mahoney
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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CUPERTINO
EXHIBIT "A"
Electronic Waste Program
Apple, Inc. and the City of Cupertino
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Apple, in cooperation with the City of Cupertino, will implement a program to provide an
environmentally responsible opportunity for residents of Cupertino to recycle end of life
computers and consumer electronics products. The length of this agreement is one year
(Julyl, 2007 - June 30, 2008). At the end of that time both the City and Apple shall have
the option of renewing the program for three, one-year terms, corresponding to the fiscal
year (July 1 to June 30).
Apple will accept, at its facility located at l0300 Bubb Road, electronic items residents
wish to dispose of in an environmentally responsible manner. Apple will also accept
electronic items from the City that have previously been used at City facilities, for the
City's use. The process Apple uses is designed to divert over 90% of the end-of-life
materials received through the program from landfill to other beneficial uses through
reuse or recycling.
Acceptable Materials
Computer equipment and associated equipment
Computers (CPUs and monitors with intact screens), keyboards,
mice, external hard drives, floppy drives, optical drives, printers,
scanners)
Selected office electronics
(Fax machines, small home copiers)
Selected home entertainment electronics
(Stereo equipment, non-wood speakers, VCRs, laser discs, DVD
players)
Televisions
Microwaves
Unacceptable materials
Batteries and computer monitors with broken or cracked screens.
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Apple will arrange a convenient drop off location and process at 10300 Bubb Road for
residents of Cupertino. Below is an overview of how the process works.
1- Resident pulls vehicle into designated location at 10300 Bubb Road.
2- Apple will verify residency using government issued photo ill (e.g. drivers
license, passport, etc,) showing Cupertino address or other photo ill and
documentation showing proof or residency - (utility bill).
3- Apple will assist with the removal of equipment from the vehicle as
appropriate.
4- Apple will inventory equipment received, track and create an audit trail for all
computer monitors and all other electronics materials accepted by the
program.
5- Apple will provide the resident with a receipt and information on the
disposition of the equipment brought in.
After collection from residents
1- Apple will consolidate and process the material for recycling, ensuring that all
Cupertino program related materials are tracked to ensure recycling. Monitors
and all other electronics materials collected through the program will be
palletized separately from Apple's internal recycling program materials to
ensure proper accounting for the program.
2- Apple will ensure that all program materials are processed in manner that
provides the maximum possible recycling of these materials.
Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
The hours and days will be subject to change based on volume of program related traffic,
internal Apple workload, or as necessary to provide better customer service if determined
by Apple and the City. Apple will provide this service for up to 100 drop-offs per day or
the accumulations of 10,000 Ibs per day of operation. Apple also reserves the right to
suspend this take back program with a 30 day notice to the City should business
conditions make it uneconomical for Apple to continue to participate. The City will also
have the right to suspend the program with 30-day notice.
Apple, acting as an authorized collector as defined by the California Integrated Waste
Management Board (CIWMB), will provide a free and convenient collection program for
Covered Electronic Devices (CEDs) as defined in SB20/50 and specified by the
Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC). CEDs are currently defined as: CRT
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monitors, lap top computers, televisions and flat panel displays, all with screen sizes of 4"
or greater when measured diagonally. Apple will provide the labor for collection and
tracking CED materials at no charge to the City of Cupertino and its residents.
Additionally, Apple will provide labor for collection, processing and tracking of non-
CED materials at no charge to the City and its residents.
This program is intended to provide residents of Cupertino an environmentally
responsible manner to dispose of a reasonable amount of electronic equipment. Apple
reserves the right to decline to accept equipment in quantities that, in its opinion, would
not be used in a single household (i.e., which appear to come from a business), since the
program is designed and scaled for residential recycling.
The City of Cupertino's will designate Apple, Inc. Designated Approved Collector for
Recovery and Recycling system of California Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) during
the term of this Agreement.
June19, 2007
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