Electronic Waste Legislation in New York State
The New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act was signed into law on May 28, 2010. It requires manufacturers to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of electronic waste in New York State. This new law will relieve New York local municipalities of the costly burden of managing hazardous e-waste, and will provide free and convenient recycling of electronics to consumers and businesses in New York State.
The New York E-Waste Law
- 2010 NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (DEC)
- NY State E-Waste Law Fact Sheet (NYPSC)
- E-Waste Collection, Consolidation & Recycling: Info. for Sites & Facilities (ESD)
- Management of Used Electronic Equipment in NY State (DEC)
- Guidance for Consumers of Covered Electronic Equipment (DEC)
NY Electronics Take-Back Programs
- Electronics Take-Back Programs (NYC Dept. of Sanitation)
Press
- NY Joins 22 Other States With E-Waste Laws (New York Times/ AP)
- New York State Cracks Down on E-Waste (New York Times Blog)
- New York enacts electronic waste recycling law (Newsday--Business)
- NYS Passes Cutting Edge E-Waste Law (NRDC Blog)
Memos in Support of New York E-Waste Legislation
In Support of New York's Proposed E-Waste Legislation - (NYPSC, May 2010)
- E-waste Bill Summary - August 2009 NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
- Don't Be E-Wasteful: Proper Disposal of Electronic Waste Protects the Environment (May 17, 2010 News article)
- Responses to Comments About Proposed E-Waste Legislation (S.6047) (August 2009)
- NYPSC Recommendations for Key Provisions of E-Waste Take-Back Legislation (June 10, 2009)
