Washington State's electronic recycling program updated
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OLYMPIA — Proposed updates to the regulations governing E-Cycle Washington, the state’s recycling program for electronic products, would ensure that consumers are informed about electronics recycling and improve data collection for the program.
According to E-Cycle Washington Manager Miles Kuntz, properly recycling TVs, computers and other electronics is important because these devices may contain lead, mercury and other toxic chemicals that should not go into a landfill.
Since 2009, E-Cycle Washington has helped residents safely recycle more than 289 million pounds of electronics, he said.
You can learn more about the proposed changes on Ecology’s website.
The public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Ecology’s Lacey offices, 300 Desmond Dr. SE.
For questions or to make comments on the E-Cycle rule update, contact Miles Kuntz, 360-407-7157 or [email protected].
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