China bans toxic American computer junk

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com>
Date: Sat Jun 8 17:10:16 2002

At 11:24 AM 6/8/02 -0700, you wrote:
>On Sat, 8 Jun 2002, Joe wrote:
>
>> But seriously, I was talking to Gary and he said that he's thinking
>> of starting a computer recycling center. I'm thinking that that might
>> not be a bad idea for some of us that are interested in old systems.
>> Since the US will no longer be able to dump the stuff overseas, there
>> should be a big demand for people/places that will accept computers and
>> recycle them. In addition, we would have our pick of anything
>> interesting.
>
>That's actually a very good idea. Because of new laws this year, the
>ACCRC began charging for just about everything dropped off at their
>center. Not only did it rescue them from the brink of financial doom, it
>is proving to be a growth industry.
>
>There is no place one can bring their old electronics these days without
>being charged. People must now pay to recycle their computers. It will
>prove to be one of the biggest growth industries of this decade.

  Hey! For once, Sellam and I agree on something! :-)

   Joe
Received on Sat Jun 08 2002 - 17:10:16 BST