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July 1, 2008

Starting today: No more electronics in the landfill

Beginning today, no more dumping computers or televisions in the Central Landfill.

New state e-waste legislation bans the disposal of computers and televisions in the Johnston site.

So what to do with that Apple II that’s been sitting in your basement? The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will take it, and your television –– although that will cost you.

On Saturday, July 26, the RIRRC, which operates the Central Landfill in Johnston, is holding an Eco-Depot collection. Bring your old computers, keyboards, cell phones and other electronic equipment to be recycled for free.

RIRRC will also accept old televisions for $5 –– the cost is meant to offset the difficulty of handling the cathode ray tubes inside TVs.

Last year Resource Recovery recycled 643,000 pounds of e-waste –– up from 514,000 pounds in 2006 and more than double the amount the agency collected in 2005.

If you plan on recycling a television or any of the other toxic materials –– paint, propane tanks, fertilizers –– that the Eco-Depot accepts, make an appointment online, or by calling 401-942-1430 x241. No appointment is necessary to drop off computers.

Posted by Brandie M. Jefferson  at 1:57 PM | Permalink

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