February 10, 2016

1 Min Read
More than 318M Pounds of E-Waste Diverted from NY Dumps

CBS6 Albany

State officials say more than 318 million pounds of electronic waste was diverted from landfills in the first three years of New York's electronics recycling law, but discarded televisions and computer monitors pose a challenge.

Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos said in a statement Monday that DEC will provide funds to help municipalities deal with a glut of cathode ray tubes from discarded televisions and monitors. He said DEC will also be stepping up enforcement to ensure full compliance with the law.

The final phase of New York's 2010 electronics recycling law took effect in January 2015, making it illegal for consumers to throw so-called "e-waste" in the garbage.

Continue reading at CBS6 Albany

Stay in the Know - Subscribe to Our Newsletters
Join a network of more than 90,000 waste and recycling industry professionals. Get the latest news and insights straight to your inbox. Free.

You May Also Like