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Penalties for Electronics Waste

Posted on July 11, 2011 by computerusage

As landfills fill up in South Carolina, penalties for improperly disposing of electronics are being enforced. If anyone is caught dumping electronics, they will get hit with a $1,000 fine. In order to increase awareness and educate the public on … Continue reading →

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California E-waste Law Hits 1 Billion Pound Mark

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Go Green

Mountains of obsolete monitors, broken TVs and out-of-date laptops which used to be stacked up in attics and garages have helped California hit a milestone. California’s e-waste program has just hit the 1 billion pounds mark. That is by far … Continue reading →

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E-Waste Management and Processing Techniques

Posted on May 20, 2011 by computerusage

E-Waste Management and Processing Techniques With the constant advancement of our world’s technology, electronic equipment is rendered obsolete in the blink of an eye. These broken, discarded and obsolete products are known as e-waste, and it all too often ends … Continue reading →

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National Electronic Waste Laws Being Developed

Posted on May 4, 2011 by computerusage

Until very recently, the Federal Government and the EPA have paid very little attention to the disposal of electronic waste. In November, 2010, a task force was developed, and their goal is to implement a national plan for improving how … Continue reading →

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Stop Filling Central Florida Landfills with Computers and Electronics

Posted on April 28, 2011 by computerusage

Just about every business today uses computers and electronics of some type. Many of these items are only in use for three to five years before they become useless from a production standpoint. At the same time, more and more … Continue reading →

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