Tag Archives: e-waste

Landfill Laws Changing E-waste Disposal

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Computers, cell phones, televisions, printers, copiers and other electronics have been banned from landfills in 17 states throughout the U.S.  Seven of these bans took place in 2011 and 2 more take effect soon (Illinois in January 2012 and Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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E-waste Policies Create Green Jobs and Goodwill

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DELL COMPUTERS Dell Computers is a leader in the industry with a strict policy against all e-waste, and They have partnered with Goodwill to create hundreds of “green jobs” and save the environment from toxic waste.  You can drop off … Continue reading →

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Electronics are responsible for most of the toxic garbage in America

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Did you  know? On America Recycles Day November 15, 2010, the White House Administration established a task force to prepare a national strategy for responsible electronic stewardship. Electronic waste (aka “e-waste”) contributes about 70% of the toxic garbage in our … Continue reading →

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