E-waste recyclers support federal bill on e-waste exports
December 22nd, 2011
The largest e-waste recycler in the world yesterday announced its support for legislation in Congress to restrict exports of e-waste from the U.S. to developing countries.
More states ban disposal of electronics in landfills
December 19th, 2011
By Wendy Koch, USA Today.
Dec 19, 2011. USA Today: Seventeen states have banned electronic waste from landfills, requiring it to be recycled so its toxic materials don’t leach into groundwater. Seven of these bans took effect this year, and two more will take effect soon: Illinois in January 2012 and Pennsylvania in January 2013.