Electronics recycling in Wisconsin
By: Millaine Wells
Updated: November 25, 2012
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many people have new electronic devices.
But before you dump the old TV or computer in the garbage, know that it is illegal in Wisconsin.
Electronics are one of the fastest growing parts of the waste stream, with millions of devices discarded each year in the United States.
Computers, TVs, cell phones and other electronics contain valuable materials that can be recovered through responsible recycling.
Electronics also contain potentially hazardous materials, such as lead and mercury, that can pose a risk to human health and the environment if not properly managed.
Wisconsin's electronics recycling law keeps many devices out of landfills and incinerators and creates recycling opportunities for state residents.
To find a drop-off site near you head to http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Ecycle/
