GLRPPR Sector Resource: New York City: Int. No. 728

Title:
New York City: Int. No. 728

Abstract:
Text of e-waste legislation signed by mayor of New York City 4/1/08. New York City is the first municipality to pass an e-waste recycling bill; the law requires manufacturers of certain electronic equipment to create a collection program for any person in the City who wants to properly discard of their electronics. The bill also bans e-waste from disposal into the City's solid waste stream. Devices covered include: CPUs, computer monitors, computer accessories including keyboards and mice, laptop computers, TVs, printers, and portable music players.

URL:
http://webdocs.nyccouncil.info/textfiles/Int%200728-2008.htm

Source:
New York City Council

Resource Type:
Other resources

Date of Publication:
April 1, 2008

Associated Sectors:

• Consumer Information & Resources
• Electronic Waste
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Product Stewardship
• Recycling & Waste Exchange
• Sustainable Product Design