New Recycling Law to Affect McCandless Residents

A new state law that takes full effect on January 24, 2013 will officially ban the disposal of electronic devices in landfills and incinerators. After this date, only the Department of Environmental Protection will be allowed to handle the disposal of these electronic devices affected by the law.

Earlier this year, the law required manufacturers that sell electronics in Pennsylvania to establish e-waste recycling programs that come at no extra cost to consumers in order to aid in the process of reducing, reusing and recycling electronics. Retailers will also now be required to carry only brands that have registered with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

The Covered Device Recycling Act of 2010 applies to desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors and computer peripherals. The string of laws preventing e-waste will be complete in January with the prohibition of the disposal of electronic devices in landfills and incinerators.

This will directly affect Town of McCandless residents. You will not longer be able to put electronics like computers, etc. at the curb for pickup, nor will you be able to put them in your trash or recycling carts. McCandless will continue to hold e-waste collection events this coming year on Saturday, January 12, 2013 and Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other locations that will take these electronic devices are as follows:

• Best Buy Stores
• Construction Junction (214 N. Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA15208; 412-243-5025)
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania (Contact your local store)
• eLoop, LLC (155 Plum Industrial Court, Pittsburgh, PA15239; 724-212-3032)
• Evolution E-Cycling, LLC (704 Parkway View Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; 412-787-1616)
• Hi-Tech Recyclers, LLC (400 Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208; 412-731-5805)

Any further questions about regulations, you can contact your Recycling Coordinator Maria Costanza at 412-364-0616 ext. 118.

This information was provided by the town of McCandless of website.

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