State law requiring recycling of electronic devices takes effect
in Jan. Those lucky enough to find a new television, computer or
tablet under the Christmas tree this year should take note that
a state law requiring them to recycle old, unwanted electronic
devices will begin in January. The Covered Device Recycling Act,
which was enacted in 2010 and will take effect Jan. 24, requires
consumers to keep their misfit electronics out of the trash.
Instead, devices will have to be recycled through a county
electronic recycling program, a manufacturer mail-in or a
special collection event, according to a state Department of
Environmental Protection news release. Electronics deemed as
“covered devices” are televisions, desktop and laptop computers,
monitors, and computer peripherals such as keyboards and
printers. Cellphones are exempt, but tablet devices such as
iPads and Kindles fall under the law. “Proper recycling is
important because there are millions and millions of devices;
they have a limited useful life sp