A model for discrete processing decisions for bulk recycling of electronics equipment

Discarded electronics equipment returns provide an opportunity for the diversion of landfill-bound goods through bulk materials recycling. In this paper, we develop a decision model to select bulk recycling processing and reprocessing options for a take-back center that receives large quantities of...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on electronics packaging manufacturing 2000-10, Vol.23 (4), p.314-320
Main Authors: Stuart, J.A., Qin Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bypasses
Cathode ray tubes
Commodities
Consumer electronics
Costs
Decisions
Economic forecasting
Electronic equipment
Lead
Linear programming
Mathematical models
Production planning
Recycling
Reprocessing
Sensitivity analysis
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Summary:Discarded electronics equipment returns provide an opportunity for the diversion of landfill-bound goods through bulk materials recycling. In this paper, we develop a decision model to select bulk recycling processing and reprocessing options for a take-back center that receives large quantities of similar products. We demonstrate the model's use for a generic take-back center example. The model is computationally tractable and provides sensitivity analysis on key parameters such as the metals commodity prices.
ISSN:1521-334X
1558-0822
DOI:10.1109/6104.895077