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Technological advances have created a dependence on electronic products both at home and in the workplace. As a result, used electronics waste is creating a new, rapidly growing wastestream. Electronic equipment, such as television screens, computers, DVD players, copying machines, and cell phones, can contain hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium in circuit boards, batteries, and color CRTs.
  
 
 
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Final Regulations40 CFR 261 - Electronic Materials in EPA Region III Mid-Atlantic States; Cathode Ray Tubes; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule02/24/2003National
Proposed Regulations40 CFR 261 - Regulatory Innovations: Pilot-Specific Rule for Electronic Materials in the EPA Region III Mid-Atlantic States; Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes12/26/2002National
Final Regulations40 CFR 261 - Regulatory Innovations: Pilot-Specific Rule for Electronic Materials in the EPA Region III; Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes12/26/2002National
Final Regulations40 CFR 9, 260, 261, and 271 - Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes07/31/2006National
Proposed Regulations40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 264, 268, 270, and 273 - Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes and Mercury-Containing Equipment06/14/2002National
ChecklistsChecklist for the Selection of Electronic Recycling Services National
News BriefsChina WEEE Approved03/18/2009National
NoticesCross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule State Authorized Program Revision/Modification Approvals: Delaware05/05/2009National
News BriefsCRT Exemption Pilot03/10/2003National
E-lert ArticleCRT Rules Eased10/18/2006National
News BriefsDon't Waste Your CRTs07/16/2002National
E-lert ArticleE-Waste Exporters Must Notify10/07/2008National
E-lert ArticleE-Waste Exporters Must Notify11/06/2009National
News BriefsE-waste Pilot Shows Promise09/02/2005National
Regulatory AnalysisElectronics National
Feature ArticlesElectronics Recycling Challenges States Acting in Absence Of a National Plan05/14/2004National
Agency NewsElectronics Recycling Pilot Shows Strong Response from Consumers and Retailers in New England07/14/2005National
Guidance DocumentsElectronics: A New Opportunity for Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling National
Agency NewsEPA and Dell To Recycle Electronic Equipment Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina12/01/2005National
Agency NewsEPA Changing Standards for Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes07/26/2006National
Agency NewsEPA Encourages Electronics Recycling01/11/2007National
Agency NewsEPA Partners With BestBuy To Recycle Electronics As A Part of Ongoing Hurricane Katrina Cleanup Efforts03/06/2006National
Agency NewsEPA's Thoughts on E-Waste Efforts01/09/2006National
E-lert ArticleFeds Jump on 'E-cycling' Wagon03/01/2005National
Agency NewsFeds Pick Up Environmentally Responsible Computer Disposal12/30/2004National
Questions & AnswersHow do you choose a reuse or recycle option for electronic waste? National
Agency NewsManufacturers, Retailers Boost Consumer Electronics Recycling01/09/2009National
News BriefsModel E-waste Law in the Works06/06/2005National
Agency NewsNew Guidance for Managing Your E-Waste05/13/2004National
Agency NewsNew Guidelines Encourage Responsible Recycling of Electronics11/03/2008National
Guidance DocumentsPlug into eCycling: Guidelines for Materials Management  National
Guidance DocumentsPlug-In to eCycling--Event Tool Kit National
News BriefsReader Poll: Most Have Recycled Old Cell Phones01/23/2008National
Guidance DocumentsRecycling Technology Products: An Overview of E-Waste Policy Issues National
E-lert ArticleSONY/WM Launch eCycling Program09/13/2007National
Feature ArticlesThird World 'Trashed' By U.S. E-Waste10/29/2008National
Questions & AnswersWhat are the contaminants of concern in old electronics, and what are their pathways? National
Agency NewsWhat is the Best Way to Recycle Computer Electronics?05/21/2004National
Feature ArticlesWhat to Do with Your 'e-Waste'02/03/2004National