Committee approves bill to create statewide electronic-waste recovery program
Senate Bill 585, amended in committee, directs the Department of Energy and Environment/DEQ to establish a statewide e-waste recovery program with regional collection centers, contractor certification, and potential refurbishing for schools; sponsor and a recycling director cited tons collected and toxic components in landfills.
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The committee adopted an amendment and approved Senate Bill 585 to establish a statewide electronic-waste (e-waste) recovery program that would require recovery plans, regional collection centers and contractor certification under the Department of Energy and Environment (DEQ).
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