Electronic Waste or e-waste is discarded consumer electronics including: Computers | Laptops | Televisions | Cell Phones | Digital Cameras | Batteries | Network Equipment | & other electronic devices.

With modern technology changing at a rapid pace, the electronic industry is constantly upgrading & improving computers, cell phones, etc. We as a consumer have a very high rate of turn over for the equipment that we use. These discarded electronic devices have amounted to a large quantity of waste that has enter our world. Because of the massive amounts of electronics present environmental issues regarding toxins inside of these devices.



Be aware! Know & understand the issues. Purchase wisely. Discard properly. Upgrade your older system. Recycle using the manufacturer take-­-back offers or recycling programs.

Everyone needs to do their part in this technology-­-filled world!

Your Local electronic waste disposal facilities

Electronic Waste Recycling (e-waste) Invitation Letter to Stakeholders for informal comments
on DRAFT Ewaste Rules

DRAFT Ewaste Rules - Open for informal comments until November 15, 2010

Manufacturers - Form and Additional Information

Electronic Waste Recycling Act Signed

Residential Electronic Waste Recycling Information (8/07)

Reconnect Program - Reconnect is a no-charge computer recycling program for consumers
throughout the state of New Jersey and the City of Philadelphia.

Electronic Waste Recycling Facilities

"Recycle Your Cell Phone - It's An Easy Call"

Electronic Waste Recycling Legislation - Presentation made by Dana Lawson of the NJDEP,
Bureau of Recycling and Planning at the 11/18/08 meeting of the New Jersey WasteWise
Business Network




10/P118) TRENTON - In the interest of transparency and engaging public involvement on important environmental issues, the Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting preliminary comments on rules the department has drafted for development of a statewide system of recycling of computers and TVs generated as waste by consumers.

"Recycling is a priority of the DEP, and getting more of this electronic material out of the waste stream is important to that effort,'' Commissioner Bob Martin said.

"Because of the great deal of public interest and the significant increase in the generation of this type of waste in recent years, the DEP is going above and beyond its normal rulemaking process by giving the public, environmental advocates, businesses, and manufacturers of covered electronic devices an opportunity to provide comments before we formally propose regulations.

"The Electronic Waste Management Act bans the disposal of televisions and all personal or portable computers - including desktop, notebook and laptop computers, as well as computer monitors - in the regular waste stream beginning Jan. 1, 2011. It requires manufacturers of these devices to establish and finance a free system for collecting and recycling this waste, known as electronic waste or e-waste.

The law does not cover cell phones, DVD players, VCRs, game consoles or electronic devices such as radios or TVs found in automobiles, although some county and municipal programs, nonprofit community service agencies, and businesses that sell electronic devices do collect these.

Electronic waste is growing two to three times faster than any other component of the waste stream because of the high turnover in consumer purchases of electronic devices, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Electronic waste contains toxic materials such as lead, mercury, nickel and cadmium that can end up in landfills or solid waste incinerators if not recycled.