How does SRDSM define “toxic waste” and “developing countries?
Our program ensures that hazardous electronic waste will not be incinerated, placed into solid waste landfills, or exported to developing countries (defined in a manner consistent with the commonly accepted definition of hazardous electronic waste). The scope of this commitment is consistent with the Basel Ban Amendment and includes: Whole products that have not been tested and certified as being fully functional and not for disposal; cathode ray tubes (CRT) CRT glass (note: cleaned CRT glass cullet, and other materials that are suitably prepared to be shipped for the purpose of direct feedstock for new production material, may be exported to a developing country if the importing country’s proper government office authorizes the import of such material) Batteries and components that contain lead, mercury, or cadmium; mercury- and/or beryllium-containing components, lamps and switches Polychlorinated biphenyls-containing components and devices Circuit boards Developing countries are def
