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EE waste, used IT equipment and hazardous waste

EE waste must be put in the collection containers available at the UiO waste stations. The units are responsible for collecting used IT equipment in lockable cabinets. Hazardous waste is handled by the units.

EE waste

EE waste describes all discarded electrical and electronic devices and components.

All EE waste except light sources, storage media and toners must be placed in the collection containers at the UiO waste stations. Search for collection containers (sortere.no) (only in Norwegian).

Discard in collection containers:

  • Office and computer equipment: Computer screens, printers, copiers, telephones
  • TVs, radios, video cameras, amplifiers, musical instruments
  • Cables and cords
  • Coffee machines, kettles, toasters, other home appliances
  • Medical equipment not categorized as hazardous waste: radiation treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, laboratory equipment, freezing equipment

IT equipment

Computers, tablets, mobile phones, and similar devices should not be placed with electronic waste (EE waste) collection containers. These must be placed in a designated lockable cabinet ordered by the units. 

Toners

Toners must be returned to the supplier.

Ricoh

  • Return toner cassettes free of charge.

  • Download postage-paid return labels at www.ricoh-return.com

  • Put toner cartridges in the residual waste.

HP

  • The return label is in the box the toner cassette is supplied in.

  • Free return.

Lyreco

  • Return the toner cassettes in special boxes ordered from Lyreco.

  • The service is free.

Hazardous waste

Special waste and hazardous waste (infectious, chemical and radioactive waste) must be handled in accordance with the applicable instructions. Each unit is responsible for delivery and retrieval of special waste and hazardous waste.

What is hazardous waste?

  • Medical waste: Blood, cells, viruses, bacteria, sharp or pointed objects
  • Chemicals
  • Biological waste
  • Radioactive waste
  • Explosive waste

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Published May 25, 2023 3:09 PM - Last modified Aug. 11, 2023 2:15 PM