Recycling Electronic Waste Has Fewer Costs in the Long Run

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Byline: RECYCLING By Pete Chism For The Register-Guard

Starting on July 9th, Lane County Waste Management will offer electronics recycling collection at the Glenwood Central Receiving Station. Lane County Waste Management has researched various computer and television recycling programs along the West Coast. Guided by the Lane County Resource Recovery Advisory Committee and supported by the Lane County Board of Commissioners, this program will be the first of it's kind in the state, responsibly tackling the issue of electronic waste (e-waste).

Does this mean there's a landfill ban on e-waste? No. Everyone will have the option to toss these materials in the landfill, …