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What's new in the electronic world?
This page provides information on the latest developments
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. Specific information on the
implementation of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 is located on
the "SB 20" page.
July 2006
New Options for Recycling Cell Phones
Beginning on July 1, 2006, California consumers will have more options for properly managing obsolete or unwanted cell phones. The
Cell Phone Recycling Act of 2004
(AB 2901, Pavley) requires all retailers of cell phones in California to have a system to accept and collect used cell phones for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal. Any system must, at a minimum, include all of the following elements:
- The take-back from the consumer of a used cell phone that the retailer sold or previously sold to the consumer, at no cost to that consumer. The retailer may require proof of purchase.
- The take-back of a used cell phone from a consumer who is purchasing a new cell phone from that retailer, at no cost to that consumer.
- A mechanism for the return of used cell phones if the retailer delivers a cell phone directly to a consumer in California, at no cost to the consumer.
- Consumer information about cell phone recycling opportunities provided by the retailer and encouragement to utilize those opportunities.
Alternatively, many charitable groups accept cell phones as donations.
Simply perform a web search for "cell phone donations" to find numerous
options. Always remember to erase any personal information when donating or
recycling your phone or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)!
January 2006
Landmark E-Waste Recycling System Celebrates First Anniversary
California's covered electronic waste recovery and recycling
payment system marked one year of operation on January 1, 2005. The system,
which implements specific provisions of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of
2003 (SB 20, Sher), includes a
fee paid by consumers of covered electronic devices and payments made to
approved collectors
and recyclers of covered electronic waste. Nearly 65 million pounds of
televisions and computer monitors were recycled through the system in the
first year of operation.
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