 Electronic Waste
The exponential growth of electronic waste or e-waste during this decade - much of it toxic - from discarded computers, cell phones, televisions and other products poses a nationwide problem. According to the International Association of Electronic Recyclers, 3 billion electronic units will be scraped this decade. The rapid introduction of new and ever-changing electronic products makes the effective management of the quickly outdated products essential. Many state and federal policy makers are looking for resourceful ways to deal with this very real problem.
Legislation
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NCSL Publications
- "Dispensing with the Indispensable," State Legislatures, September 2006 (for Legislators and staff only)
- "Cradle-to-Grave Electronics Management," LegisBrief, November/December 2005
- "Electronic Waste," July 2005, Web Brief
- "Where Do All the Good Models Go?" State Legislatures, June 2005
- "Recycling Computers and Electronic Waste," December 2002, LegisBrief.
- "Cellphones and Waste Disposal," October 2002 Web Brief
Staff Contacts
Tamra Spielvogel, Washington, DC Office (202) 624-5400
 Solid Waste Management
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