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Recycling Information

Recycling is mandatory in the City of Green Bay.
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E-Cycling Information

What is E-Cycle Wisconsin? In October 2009, Governor Jim Doyle signed Wisconsin Act 50 into law. The purpose of this law is to create a program for the collection and proper recycling of certain electronic devices. The law also prohibits certain electronics from being disposed in landfills or incinerators.

Why do we need to recycle electronics in Wisconsin? Electronics, including computers, computer peripherals, televisions, cell phones, printers and other electronics contain many known harmful materials such as lead, mercury, chromium and many others. When improperly disposed, these hazardous materials can leach into the surrounding environment and affect both human health as well as the surrounding ecosystem. Improper disposal may also expose waste management workers to additional risk. Also, proper recycling of electronics ensures the reuse of as many materials as possible. This reduces the environmental impact of consumer electronics as well as lowers the economic costs for the manufacturer.

Details about the law After 1 September 2010, all Wisconsin residents must abide by the Wisconsin Electronics Recycling Law. Wisconsin residents are prohibited from disposing of specified electronics in landfills or incinerators. While a fee may still be imposed by collectors or recyclers for the recycling of the electronic device, this law was designed to make recycling easier and more convenient statewide. A full list of manufacturers already signed onto the program as well as electronic devices covered under this law is available at the WDNR website at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/ecycle/manufacturers.htm

The following will be banned from collection starting August 30, 2010:

Computers (desktop and laptop, including netbooks and tablet computers
Desktop printers (including those that scan, fax and/or copy)
Computer monitors
Televisions
DVD players, VCRs and DVRs
Fax Machines
Mice and keyboards
Other computer accessories including hard drives, speakers, flash drives and modems
Cell phones

Many retailers in Wisconsin already collect electronics for proper disposal. In the Green Bay/Brown County area a variety of options already exists. In Green Bay, the Brown County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, as well as Best Buy in Ashwaubenon, Milwaukee PC, Paragon Green LLC and Lamp Recyclers, Inc. accepts electronics for recycling. As a note, some of these collectors may charge a fee for some or all of the types of electronics accepted under this program.

This prohibition is imposed on any person, business or entity in Wisconsin. This is a statewide ban no matter the origination of the devices households, schools, businesses, governments and institutions included.

More information in regards to E-Cycle Wisconsin visit: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/ecycle/devices.htm