We used to dispose of our old large electronics at the town drop-off center and pay fees. The Chittenden Solid Waste District made it easy for us. All Vermonters are now mandated to keep their electronic waste out of state landfills. We all love our electronics but they can contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury. Laws that ban e-waste from landfills, set up e-recycling programs, and involve both consumers and manufacturers are needed globally.
For official information on recycling e-waste in Vermont, visit: VT Department of Environmental Conservation http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/e-waste/index.htm
Image credit: Brattleboro Solid Waste blog
News story:
Associated Press. "In 27 States, Don't Call Your Old Computer 'trash' - WSJ.com." Business News & Financial News - The Wall Street Journal - WSJ.com. Web. 11 Jan. 2011.
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