Earth Day 2009

Broadcom Recycles More than 8,500 Pounds of E-waste in Irvine and San Jose on Earth Day 2009

Recycling Program Reinforces Broadcom's Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

On April 22, Broadcom employees in Irvine and San Jose celebrated Earth Day 2009 by recycling over 8,500 pounds of electronic waste including over 1100 pounds of computers, over 4000 pounds of televisions and monitors and over 3000 pounds of printers, fax machines and other miscellaneous items.

Broadcom partnered with GreenMouse, a state-approved collector of electronic waste to collect and recycle electronic products. GreenMouse is committed to significantly reducing the amount of toxins generated by e-waste pollution and to recycle valuable resources such as plastics, glass and other materials used in the manufacturing of electronic goods.

Broadcom employees recycled electronics in Irvine, collecting over 8,500 pounds of electronic waste

Over 4,000 pounds of televisions and monitors were collected at Broadcom's Earth Day recycling event

GreenMouse partners with several state approved recycling facilities throughout California where each item is disassembled in accordance with the regulatory obligations set forth by the State of California's Universal Waste Rule. Television and monitor recycling produces three types of commodities: metals, plastics and glass, which are used to manufacture other consumer products.