How can international cooperation be strengthened to address the transboundary movement of e-waste

Background of E-waste Ban ... went into effect. This ban regulates the disposal of electronic equipment. These items can no longer be placed in your regular trash ... "E-Waste" is loosely applied to consumer and business electronic equipment like computers, printers, cables, televisions, VCRs, copiers, fax machines, stereos, ... Mercury, lead, cadmium, and other hazardous and toxic materials can be found in Electronic Waste. We take pride in responsibly recycling 99% of all electronics ... What is e-waste? Electronic waste, also known as end-of-life (EOL) electronics or e-waste, refers to discarded, recycled or refurbished electrical and ... CEDs must be recycled and cannot go into the garbage. You can recycle them free of charge at any Deschutes County Transfer Station/Recycling Center. Maine residents recycled nearly 103 million pounds of electronics with the help of electronics manufacturers! It's ILLEGAL to dispose of certain electronic devices with trash or recycling. Some electronics contain harmful materials and are toxic to the environment. E-waste is classified as hazardous waste when it contains toxic substances such as mercury, lead and brominated flame retardants. These are items such as computers, cell phones, printers, cameras, DVD players, VCR's, etc. E-Waste recycling allows residents to safely dispose of their. If you have any electronic items to dispose, bring them to the recycling area of the transfer station and leave it in the special e-waste containers. E-Waste is ...