Is your old laptop getting worse and you want to disburse it? Think again!! In the state of New York, starting from January 1, it is illegal to throw away video game consoles, laptops, flat screen TV’s and other electronics with normal recycling and trash.
Starting from January 1, throwing away broken, dusty printer or cracked iPhone is now against the law in New York. This New Year, a new ‘e-waste’ ban comes into effect, making it unlawful to put the unwanted electronics into the garbage. People who do this would be fined $100 per item.
There are 20 states under landfill or disposal bans for the electronics. The particulars or details usually vary from state to state; however, anything comprising a circuit board that has lost its utility comes under the umbrella. There are strict regulations on e-waste in California and believes old or desecrate electronics in the same groups as perilous waste.
There are plentiful of opportunities available to discard the electronics in a much better way. The law at New York enforces the electronics manufacturers to finance a scheme of gathering and recycling for the residents of the state. The state residents can make use of manufacturers' take back programs to throw the old gadgets and with this they can shun the fat fine. Manufacturers such as Apple, Dell and Microsoft are also entitled to provide service for the same. Under this law, it is necessary for the recyclers to collect the e-waste from the residents free of cost. They are only permitted to charge fees to the non profits with more than 75 workers and private sector clients with more than 50 workers.
This law in New York is the best solution and incentivizes individuals not to throw their old devices, no matter, in a good or bad way with a fear of punishment. Its also important both for residents and manufacturers to choose this ecologically friendly option and actively work to prevent the dangerous materials from ending up in drinking water and soil.
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Starting from January 1, throwing away broken, dusty printer or cracked iPhone is now against the law in New York. This New Year, a new ‘e-waste’ ban comes into effect, making it unlawful to put the unwanted electronics into the garbage. People who do this would be fined $100 per item.
There are 20 states under landfill or disposal bans for the electronics. The particulars or details usually vary from state to state; however, anything comprising a circuit board that has lost its utility comes under the umbrella. There are strict regulations on e-waste in California and believes old or desecrate electronics in the same groups as perilous waste.
There are plentiful of opportunities available to discard the electronics in a much better way. The law at New York enforces the electronics manufacturers to finance a scheme of gathering and recycling for the residents of the state. The state residents can make use of manufacturers' take back programs to throw the old gadgets and with this they can shun the fat fine. Manufacturers such as Apple, Dell and Microsoft are also entitled to provide service for the same. Under this law, it is necessary for the recyclers to collect the e-waste from the residents free of cost. They are only permitted to charge fees to the non profits with more than 75 workers and private sector clients with more than 50 workers.
This law in New York is the best solution and incentivizes individuals not to throw their old devices, no matter, in a good or bad way with a fear of punishment. Its also important both for residents and manufacturers to choose this ecologically friendly option and actively work to prevent the dangerous materials from ending up in drinking water and soil.
For more information please visit Bizjournals.