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Vermont Legislation

Type of Legislation

Producer Responsibility Law

Signed

April 19, 2010

Implemented

January 1, 2009

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Details

SB 477 bans landfill disposal of computers and electronic devices that contain toxins. It also required manufacturers to provide free recycling for consumers, charities, school districts and small businesses, either through their own plan or the state plan. Manufacturer must pay a registration fee and implementation fee. Covered devices include: computers, laptops, monitors, printers, TVs and anything containing a cathode ray tube.

Disposal ban

Yes (after January 11, 2011)

Prison labor ban

No

More information

http://www.anr.state.vt.us/

State contacts and resources

http://www.epa.gov/region01/solidwaste/electronic/state-contacts.html

http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/R3/computers.htm

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