Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 1:37 p.m.

LANSING, MI. — The following is a message from the Michigan Senate:

The Michigan Senate today approved legislation that will establish a manufacturer-driven program to increase the recycling of consumer computer electronics without a charge on consumers. Both measures, sponsored by Sens. Patty Birkholz and Valde Garcia, were sent to the governor to be signed into law.

“E-waste recycling is an important program because it allows state residents to properly handle old computer equipment free of charge,” said Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township. “By recycling these items, consumers can help reduce the amount of hazardous materials being placed in our landfills.”

Senate Bill 897, sponsored by Garcia, and SB 898, sponsored by Birkholz, will require manufacturers of consumer computer electronics to implement a take-back program for the free return of computers and video display devices that they produce. To participate, a manufacturer must first register with the state.

Part of the Senate Republican “Green Michigan Initiative,” the legislation will:

• Outline registration guidelines for manufacturers who opt to be in the program;
• Establish requirements for the electronics take-back program;
• Develop an Electronic Waste Advisory Council;
• Create the Electronics Waste Recycling Fund.

To read the entire article, please follow this link: 

http://www.connectmidmichigan.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=237258

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