Disposing of electronics: Difference between revisions
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'''Disposing of electronics''' is regulated by the new ''Covered Devices Recycling Act'', adopted by the state Legislature in 2010, which bans televisions, computers and computer-related devices from being thrown out with other solid waste. | '''Disposing of electronics''' is regulated by the new ''Covered Devices Recycling Act'', adopted by the state Legislature in 2010, which bans televisions, computers and computer-related devices from being thrown out with other solid waste. | ||
The law begins to take effect on January 23, 2011, and largely requires manufacturers to arrange to take back electronics they sell in Pennsylvania. | The law begins to take effect on January 23, 2011, and largely requires manufacturers to arrange to take back electronics they sell in Pennsylvania. The manufacturers must pay a yearly $5,000 fee, and take electronics back starting in 2012. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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*[[Donate a computer]] | *[[Donate a computer]] | ||
==External links (Philadelphia-related)== | == External links (Philadelphia-related) == | ||
*[http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/subject/advcoun/solidwst/2011/1-13-11/Covered_Device_Recycling_Act.pdf The Covered Device Recycling Act(CDRA)] | *[http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/subject/advcoun/solidwst/2011/1-13-11/Covered_Device_Recycling_Act.pdf The Covered Device Recycling Act(CDRA)] | ||
==External links (elsewhere)== | == External links (elsewhere) == | ||
*No external links yet. | *No external links yet. | ||
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Revision as of 05:30, 20 January 2011
Disposing of electronics is regulated by the new Covered Devices Recycling Act, adopted by the state Legislature in 2010, which bans televisions, computers and computer-related devices from being thrown out with other solid waste.
The law begins to take effect on January 23, 2011, and largely requires manufacturers to arrange to take back electronics they sell in Pennsylvania. The manufacturers must pay a yearly $5,000 fee, and take electronics back starting in 2012.
See also
External links (Philadelphia-related)
External links (elsewhere)
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