§ 5.77.020. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

"Electronic waste" (E-waste) means any device powered by electricity (including batteries) that contains circuitry or is identified by the State of California as hazardous or Universal waste, whether whole or in fragments, including parts, components, or assemblies. Examples include but are not limited to: televisions, computers, central processing units, electronic display devices, electronic computer accessories, video display devices, digital imaging devices (including printers, copiers, fax machines, image scanners), television electronic peripheral devices (including video cassette recorders, DVD players, video game systems, game controllers, signal converter boxes, and cable and satellite receivers), digital cameras and projectors, digital audio players, telephones and electronic communication equipment, networking devices (including routers, network cards, modems, and hubs), audio equipment, portable global positioning system navigation devices, Universal waste such as microwave ovens, small appliances (including hair dryers and curling irons), and electronic games, toys, and greeting cards. Electronic waste does not include motor vehicles or large appliances.

(b)

"E-waste collection event" means any one-time event or ongoing service open to the public, with the purpose of collecting E-waste for recycling or delivery to a recycler. Examples of E-waste collection events include: scheduled pickups, parking lot drop-off events, and permanent collection locations.

(c)

"E-waste collector" means any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity that collects E-waste for recycling, processing, or delivery to a recycler, including organizations with in-house E-waste management.

(d)

"E-waste recycler" means any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity that recycles E-waste as part of its operations.

(Ord. No. 04785, § 1, 10-31-2017)