Electronics Recycling Now Required in 24 States

A bunch of states have new recycling laws (that went in to effect January 1st) prohibiting you from throwing out your old PC. So, instead of chucking that old PIII system collecting dust in the garage, take it to your local recycling center or donate it.

It takes effect in two stages: A long list of electronic devices was banned from landfills as of Jan. 1, and a much shorter list will be covered by a recycling program free to consumers and paid for by manufacturers to be set up by July 1. Most states ask electronics makers to pay for recycling programs — both to make sure they are run properly and to remove the temptation for consumers to avoid added costs by dumping illegally.

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