Archived News: 2005

This page contains archived news from 2005 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.

January 2005

Landmark E-Waste Recycling System Begins
California kicks off the covered electronic waste recovery and recycling payment system on January 1, 2005. This system implements specific provisions of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (SB 20, Sher), including a fee paid by consumers of covered electronic devices and payments made to approved collectors and recyclers of covered electronic waste.

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Last updated: June 13, 2008

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