Archived News: 2003

This page contains archived news from 2003 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.

June 2003

Guidelines for the Procurement, Use, and End-of-Life Management of Electronic Equipment for state agencies were finalized. The guidelines, along with companion materials developed for training sessions held in May and June, are available at no cost. The guidelines provide suggestions for reducing costs and increasing efficiency through better management of electronic equipment over the life of the equipment.

September 2003

Legislation signed by Governor
SB 20 , introduced by Senator Sher, was signed by the Governor on September 24, 2003. The legislation establishes the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (Chapter 526, Statutes of 2003).

New E-Waste Recycling Facility
In August, Sims Group announced the opening of a new 30,000-square-foot electronics recycling facility in Hayward, just east of San Francisco. The facility will serve customers in Northern and Central California.

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Last updated: June 13, 2008

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