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that you want to keep using, but either can’t get fixed, or find it’s
cheaper to just replace it? A computer you want to upgrade to run new software,
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New York City is the first US city to pass a mandatory producer responsibility ordinance
The law was approved by the City Council, 47 - 3, on Feb 13, 2008.» Read More
» More on e-waste legislation and policy
New Jersey First to Pass E-Waste Law in 2008
The State of New Jersey has become the ninth state to require that manufacturers collect
and recycle old consumer electronics, passing a producer takeback law in January 2008.
» Click here for details on the New Jersey law and all state e-waste laws.
Sony Signs Agreement for Responsible Recycling
Sony Electronics USA has signed a new groundbreaking agreement to adhere to responsible recycling practices.
» Read more.
Take Back My TV Campaign
In just over a year, millions of TVs will become obsolete, due to a new rule requiring
all TV signals to switch to digital on February 17, 2009.
So millions of consumers will have to decide what to do: trash or recycle that old TV?
But in many communities, it still isn’t very easy to recycle your old TV. Recycling must be free and convenient to get most consumers to do it. The only way we will have enough recycling sites set up to deal with the coming e-waste tsunami is if the manufacturers set up voluntary national programs and take back our old TVs for free.
Recycle Your Old Electronics Wondering what to do with your old computers, notebooks, televisions and printers?
Here's how to make sure your old electronic equipment is handled responsibly.
Use a responsible recycler.
Click on the map to find a responsible recycler in your state.
Use the company's own takeback program.
Find out which computer companies will take back your old computer.
This report tells you who offers what services, how to use them, and how to get free recycling.
Reporters Issue Briefing Book
E-Waste: The Exploding Global Electronic Waste Crisis. Check out this one-stop shop and quick summary on e-waste problems and solutions.About the Electronics TakeBack Coalition The Electronics TakeBack Coalition is a national coalition of non-profit organizations promoting
responsible recycling and green design in the electronics industry.
