Archived News: 2002

This page contains archived news from 2002 that will affect how electronic equipment is designed, procured, reused, recycled and disposed, with a particular emphasis on how this will affect California businesses and communities.

October 2002
Legislation vetoed
Two bills on electronic waste were vetoed in California : SB 1619 by Senator Romero and SB 1523 by Senator Sher proposed a $10 fee on computers and televisions purchased in California to help fund the collection and recycling programs. You can read the Governor's veto message for more information.

July 2002
Federal Legislation (HR 5158) was introduced July 18, 2002 by Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) that would require the US EPA to develop a grant program for computer recycling programs.

Legislation has also been introduced by other states including Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

February 25, 2002
Report released : Exporting Harm: The High-Tech Trashing of Asia focuses on the export of old electronic equipment to Asia and the conditions found by the report authors.

January 25, 2002
EWaste Facilities Database
We have compiled a list of electronic product reuse and recycling locations.

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Last updated: June 13, 2008

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