China bans toxic American computer junk

From: Richard Erlacher <edick_at_idcomm.com>
Date: Sat Jun 8 16:51:21 2002

There's a substantial fine for doing that here in Denver, just as there is for
disposing of old paint, motor oil, and other unfriendly substances. That's
why I'm glad I disposed of those old CRT's and terminals when I did. Of
course, now I wish I'd kept one more of the terminals.

Dick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Dittman" <dittman_at_dittman.net>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: China bans toxic American computer junk


> > 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.
>
> Companies must pay to recycle their computers. Most people
> can just toss them in their trashcan.
> --
> Eric Dittman
> dittman_at_dittman.net
> Check out the DEC Enthusiasts Club at http://www.dittman.net/
>
Received on Sat Jun 08 2002 - 16:51:21 BST

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