• Reduce potential liability and risk (financial AND reputation) for the University
• Ensure processes are established for handling and disposing of sensitive property
• Enable compliance with Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) regulatory requirements DTSC: CCR 2266261
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Definition:

Capital equipment or supplies that function as data gathering devices or are otherwise considered "universal" or "electronic waste" per DTSC regulation. These types of items are considered hazardous waste at the time of disposal. Examples include:

1. Electronic property computers, monitors or other equipment containing cathode ray tubes, printers, fax machines, video and audio equipment.
2. Consumer electronics Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), cell phones, calculators, and similar handheld devices.

Policies and Business Processes:

1. The Department Property Administrator should work closely with the Property Management Office and the Environmental Health & Safety Department in handling sensitive property. Implementation of sensitive property staff awareness communications, at the department level, is highly recommended.
2. Sensitive Property that is either an item of capital equipment or is Sponsorowned, must be identified, tracked, inventoried, and disposed of within the property management system. Records are established and maintained in the Sunflower property management database by the Department Property Administrator.

Sensitive Property acquired as an expense/supply item that does not meet the capital threshold is tracked at the discretion of the accountable department throughout its useful life. A record may be established and maintained in the Sunflower property management database if so desired. At the time the item becomes excess and needs disposal, it can be accomplished either through the Sunflower property management system, or by using approved recycle bins provided by Environmental Health and Safety.