Recycling Electronic and Asset Disposition (READ) GWAC

The U.S. EPA created the Recycling Electronic and Asset Disposition (READ) Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) to address the federal government's removal of 10,000 computer units per week. Computers may contain lead, chromium, mercury, cadmium, and beryllium. The READ GWAC provides environmentally preferable disposal options that address data security, end markets, audit trails, and reuse. Nationwide and regional contracts will be awarded in Summer 2004