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2023 NIH America Recycles Day

Bethesda Campus:

  • ​Collections for non-accountable electronics will be held from November 13-17 in the lobbies of Buildings 1, 10 (South Lobby), 13, 31A, 35, 38A, 40, 45, and 50. Acceptable items include computer keyboards, computer mice, cords, speakers, webcams, CDs, floppy disks and other similar items. All items with NIH decals, broken glass or sharps are not accepted.
  • Please consult your PAO before donating accountable items: IC Property Accountability Officers (PAO)

Bayview Campus
  • A recycling collection event will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 on the 2nd floor of the BRC (along the loading dock corridor). Accepted items include keyboards, computer mice, monitors, power strips, small electronics, microwave ovens, refrigerators, typewriters, speakers, software-PCO, wires, cables, furniture, file cabinets, chairs, PC accessories (no data storage equipment) and phone chargers. NO lab equipment or equipment containing chemicals will be accepted.

Research Triangle Park Campus:
  • ​​Monday, November 13: Learn more about recycling in North Carolina with Mike Greene, NC DEQ Recycling Business Specialist
    • Mike Greene, Recycling Business Specialist with the NC Department of Environmental Quality, will present an update on recycling in North Carolina from 11 am - noon on Monday, November 13 via Zoom
    • Be sure to come with questions for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Mike has extensive knowledge of recycling markets and processes at local, state and regional levels and is a great resource.
  • Tuesday, November 14: Recycle your unneeded personal electronics with the RTP Foundation
    • The RTP Foundation’s electronics donation drive-thru event will be held on Tuesday, November 14 from 8:30 am - 1 pm at 300 Park Offices Drive
    • ​All donations benefit the Kramden Foundation. See the Kramden website for reminders on what items are accepted for donation and how they approach data security for donated devices
    • A reminder that all items must be personal property and cannot be government-owned
  • The Week of November 13: Test your knowledge of the NIEHS Recycling Program by taking the Mega Quiz
    • The following link to the NIEHS Recycling Mega Quiz will be open from November 13-16: https://forms.office.com/g/apXMa8Ej3r
    • As with the NIEHS Recycling Quick Quizzes, you’ll be able to check your results instantly. After you “Submit” at the end of the quiz, just click the “View Results” button on the “Completed!” screen that follows. Unlike the Quick Quizzes, the Mega Quiz can only be taken once per person and will record your name.
    • ​For those who want to “hit the books” prior to taking the quiz, the Recycling Quick Quizzes are now available on the Junction at the end of The Recycling Guide​​​​​​

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