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An update to state law requires manufacturers of electronics to provide free collection and recycling of electronics. With the start of a new year comes the beginning of a new e-waste program in the state of New York. [Extracted from the article]

BROCKPORT, NY - Today, regional electronics recycler Sunnking launched registration for its 2022 e-Scrap for Camp fundraiser benefitting Camp Good Days. At the end of the campaign, Sunnking will donate money to Camp Good Days for every pound of electronics recycled. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that New York City's new electronics recycling law scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2009 is causing a predictable stir among consumer electronics (CE) industries. The CE industry organizations (CEO) and CE Association (CEA) challenged the e-scrap recycling program by filing a joint lawsuit with the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Gary Shapiro, president of CEA and CEO says that they have voluntarily recycled billions of pounds of electronics.

This section offers news briefs about the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) activities. Bass anglers to volunteer in the Lake Ontario Black Bass Angler Diary Program are sought to provide the DEC with information on fishing quality in Lake Ontario and its tributaries. The Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act went into effect on April 1, 2011. The DEC's development of a five-year deer management plan for the state includes aspects such as deer population objectives and hunting quotas.

The article offers updates related to environmental conservation in New York. Rock snot or Didymosphenia germinate, which affects water conditions, has been found in the Kayaderosseras Creek in Saratoga County. In the Randolph quarantine area in Cattaraugus County, foresters confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) and has started a trapping operation to protect the trees. Governor Paterson approves the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act giving citizens means to dispose electronic wastes in a green manner.

The article focuses on the 10,000th recycled refrigerator which was processed through the appliance recycling program launched by Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), and the National Grid Co. PLC. in the New York State.

The article reports on the enactment of legislation by the New York State that addresses the recycling of obsolete electronics. The legislation makes it illegal for people to dispose of electronic scrap in landfills by January 1, 2015. Manufacturers will be mandated to submit annual reports to the Department of Environmental Conservation reporting the steps they have done to meet their goals. The enactment has led a federal court judge dismiss a lawsuit filed by two groups about the New York City electronics recycling law.

The article reports on the passage of an electronics recycling law in New York, which requires manufacturers to create disposal programs that are free to households and small businesses. With the passage of the law, New York became the 23rd state to have such a law. Under the legislation, manufacturers with programs smaller than their market share of equipment sales will face financial penalties.

The article reports on the unanimous vote by the New York State Senate on a bill about electronic recycling. It states the bill would override a local regulations such as an ordinance which requires residential pickups of discarded products. It mentions that under the state law, manufacturers need to collect discarded equipment for recycling in proportion to their market share of current sales.

The article highlights a letter sent by government officials from 18 states to call on the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC) to withdraw their lawsuit against the electronics recycling law passed by New York City. The lawsuit questions the constitutionality of the law that requires the electronic companies to collect and recycle old electronic products. Similar producer take-back laws have been approved in 19 states.

In this article the author discusses the fastest growing solid-waste stream component E-waste in New York. She comments that manufacturers neglect the cost to safely manage electronic products and that responsibility on proper recycling has been accepted by local recycling programs. She suggests that passing the e-waste management responsibility from local recycling programs to manufacturers is a vital step in the advancement of true product stewardship. She mentions several e-waste legislation.

The article presents business news briefs from the state of New York. According to PKF Consulting, New York city's hotel room rates were down 26%, to $224 in April 2009. Governors Island is expected to have more than 200,000 visitors this summer. New York Governor David A. Paterson has proposed an electronics recycling bill that is said to be a gift to industry because it is far weaker than the e-waste bill pending in the Legislature.

This article reports on the decision of the International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER) to approve the transfer of the association's assets to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI). According to a bulletin issued by ISRI, the transfer is expected to be completed before March 2009, subject to final New York State government approvals.

The article focuses on the approval of a bill that advocates electronics recycling in New York City. In February 2008, New York City Council members voted in favor of a bill that requires companies to collect, handle and recycle electronic equipment returned by customers. Types of electronic waste that the city of New York generates such as televisions and computers are mentioned.

The article reports that the New York City Council has passed an e-cycling ordinance that will require all computer and television manufacturers to recycle a volume of discards equivalent to 25 percent of their local sales starting in 2012. Under the ordinance, those caught putting electronic equipment in the garbage will be fined by up to 100 U.S. dollars. On the other hand, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is against the amount of electronics to be recycled.

The article focuses on the adoption of the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act by the state of New York. New York is the 23rd state to have an electronic waste (e-waste) recycling law. Under the law, electronic manufacturers are required to offer free e-waste collection programs. Electronic items that manufacturers must accept include computers, televisions, and DVD players.

The article discusses the problems related to the e-cycling laws passed by the 17 U.S. states. It is stated that the New York City's Department of Sanitation proposed that discarded electronics gear weighing 10 pounds or more should be picked up at the manufacturer's expense. Proceedings of a conference that took place in October 2008 are also discussed where a law passed by Texas in September 2008 was praised. The law got the product makers active in recycling without telling them how.

The article deals with the decision of the New York City Council to override New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto of a bill that requires electronics manufacturers to take back a minimum of 25 percent of their products by July 1, 2012. Introductory Bill No. 729 would amend the state's Electronic Equipment Collection Recycling and Reuse Act. According to Bloomberg, the bill disproportionately burdens electronics manufacturers instead of wholesalers that sell directly to the public. Although the council overrode Bloomberg's veto, he is not expected to establish the standards.

The article reports on the passage of two electronics recycling bills by the New York City Council on March 26, 2008. The bills will require electronic manufacturers to collect and recycle discarded products to keep them out of the municipal solid waste stream. The first bill will mandate the creation of procedures and timelines on the development of electronic waste take-back programs. The second bill, which was opposed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, would set collection standards for manufacturers.

The article reports on the decision of the New York City Council to vote in favor of an ordinance requiring electronic-recycling (e-recycling) among computer and television manufacturers beginning 2012. The required quantity for materials to be recycled has been opposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Panasonic Corp. of America corporate environmental affairs director David Thompson stated that such types of laws pose a regulatory burden of red tape. The ordinance will make throwing electronic equipment into the garbage illegal.