Managing Electronic Waste: An Analysis of State E-Waste Legislation

Luther, Linda

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Waste management;    Waste reduction;    Solid wastes;    Landfills;   

RP-ID  :  RL34147
RP-ID  :  RL34147_2007Aug29

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In 2005, two congressional hearings were held to explore issues associated with e-waste, and the Congressional E-Waste Working Group was formed. One goal common to both the hearings and the establishment of the working group was to explore potential national solutions to the e-waste management issue. With increased legislative activity in the states, it is anticipated that stakeholders will increase their call for federal legislation regarding e-waste management. To illustrate the issuesassociated with individual state action, this report discusses the key issues that have led to state action, describes common elements in state waste laws and proposals, and provides an overview of each enacted state law.