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China Bans U.S. Electronic Scrap

Posted by michael on from the garbage-barge dept.

ReverseC writes "Think twice before you throw that those computer parts in the garbage. Do you really know where it's going? The Guardian reports China has banned US's electronic junk." We did a previous story about the U.S. dumping electronic scrap in China.

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  1. I've got a good idea where it goes. by tg_schlacht · · Score: 3, Informative

    "Think twice before you throw that those computer parts in the garbage. Do you really know where it's going?"

    Why yes, yes I do.

    If I put it in the trash it goes to a dump.

    If I take it to a recycle center it is more likely to be shipped to China.