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Chuck White's
Legislative Corner
Electronic waste now represents almost 5% of the waste stream, and it’s continuing to grow. This is a problem that has developed in just the last 20 years and has quickly reached crisis levels due to the rapid rate of obsolescence of electronic devices - in many cases after only 2 to 3 years. People are finding that their TVs and computers can be replaced far more cheaply than they can be upgraded.
Cell Phones Recycling to be Mandated in 2006
Starting in July 2006, every retailer of cell phones must provide a system for taking back cell phones at no cost to the consumer. This will include the take-back of any used phone brought to the retailer at the time a new cell phone is purchased or the take back of any cell phone that was previously purchased from that retailer (proof of purchase may be required).
There will be a lot of additional activity in future years regarding the management of electronic waste in California - and we're not alone. The European Union is currently developing standards for the collection and recycling of anything that has a cord or uses a battery. California policy makers are increasingly looking to the EU for ideas on how to manage California's growing electronic waste stream. Stay tuned for future developments.
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