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Wisconsin Enacts E-Cycle Effective Sept 1, 2010




Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources

Wisconsin recently enacted a law prohibiting disposal of certain electronics in landfills.  e-Waste is one of the fastest growing sources of landfilWisconsin DNR logol trash and improper disposal can leach toxic chemicals into the air and water.  

Effective September 1, 2010 " ... establishes a statewide program, now called E-Cycle Wisconsin, to collect and recycle certain electronics. ... assigns primary responsibility for collection and recycling to the manufacturer. ..."

 

Via:  Wisconsin DNR  LINK

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Posted by Green Dude on September 21, 2010 05:27 AM | |





Category: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle



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