Oct 27, 2009

Wisconsin's electronics recycling bill signed into law

WDNR - Manufacturers of certain electronic products sold in Wisconsin will be required to assume responsibility for the collection and proper disposal of discarded household electronic devices under a new recycling bill that has been signed into law... become effective Jan. 1, 2010.Discarded electronics outside of Alaba, Lagos. 2005

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The law bans certain electronics from landfills and requires electronics manufacturers to register with the Department of Natural Resources and arrange for responsible recycling and disposal of consumer electronics including video displays, computers and printers.

"This is giant step forward in the state's nationally noted recycling efforts," said DNR Secretary Matt Frank.

More information is also available on the Managing Used or Discarded Electronics page of the DNR Web site.

Media kit, informational meetings available to help understand new program