Electronic Waste: DOD Is Recovering Materials, but Several Factors May Hinder Near-Term Expansion of These Efforts

Abstract

DOD routinely disposes of electronics, including items such as computers, cell phones, and copiers, as well as electronics in weapon systems and other equipment. While some usable items are reused, transferred, or donated to other entities, the remaining electronic waste is sent to recyclers. Electronic waste may contain materials that can be recovered, which can reduce the need to procure them through other sources. DLA disposes of DODs electronic waste.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1013825

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Waste
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Rare Earth Elements
  • Supply Chain
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics