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State Says Innovative E-Waste Recycling Program Yields Initial Success

The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the initial E-Waste Recycling Report on Tuesday, detailing the success of the state's Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, with more than 318 million pounds of e-waste collected from 2011 through 2014. 

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is working to reduce waste.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is working to reduce waste.

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“Over the first several years of implementation, New York State has successfully captured hundreds of millions of pounds of e-waste and making electronic equipment manufactures responsible for end of life costs for products covered under the Act, thereby removing this cost from municipal recycling programs,” said Acting DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos, “The findings in this report will help enhance and improve New York’s already strong E-Waste programs, and the progress made in this program is yet another example of Governor Cuomo’s commitment to protecting our environment.” 

The inaugural report for 2011-2012 establishes the baseline data collection methods DEC has developed to establish the recycling and reuse rates in the state for covered electronic equipment (CEE). It highlights initial compliance with the program and provides recommendations for changes to enhance implementation.

Under the act, free and convenient recycling programs for all consumers of the state are required to be provided by electronic equipment manufactures. Additionally, recycling diverts e-waste from landfills and combustion facilities and conserves valuable natural resources. 

Click here to see a copy of the report on the DEC’s website.

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