With so many of these products containing valuable metals and components, as well as toxic materials like lead, the Legislature established the program in 2006 to deal with the massive amount of these items choking our landfills.
Original sponsor of the legislation, plus an additional bill in '09 expanding the system to include refurbished items, Zack Hudgins welcomes the program's success. "Once again Washington is leading by example, providing a green solution that not only prevents environmental degradation, it spurs economic growth in a burgeoning eco-conscious industry."
The e-cycling program is administered by the state Department of Ecology, but completely funded by electronics manufacturers. Click here for more information on the program and to find out where you can bring your old tube TV.
