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California Considering Recycling Fees on PCs

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the nickel-deposit dept.

Jeff writes: "It looks like two US senators are introducing bills that would impose recycling fees on new computer systems sold. These bills look to cover every high-tech product a consumer might buy, including computer and video monitors, desktop and notebook PCs, and handheld gadgets."

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  1. And in breaking news... by sql*kitten · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    California to impose new taxes and regulations.

    Film at 11.

  2. One man's junk is another man's treasure... by Ruthless_Advisorette · · Score: 2, Offtopic
    "state residents have stockpiled more than 6 million obsolete monitors and TV sets in their homes."

    Not obsolete! I've turned them into fishtanks ala http://mendax.org/article.php?article_id=388 "Scrap"! Bah! Old CD drive = cupholder Old boards can be recycled into clipboards and business card holders. The possibilities for the "junk" are endless.