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Don't Trash Your Analog TV! (PDF, 233 K)
On Feb 17, 2009, television stations will stop broadcasting analog signals and will convert to digital. But don’t panic - your analog TV will be able to receive the new digital transmissions as long as you follow some simple guidelines.

The End of Life Management: Flat Panel Displays Devices Report (PDF, 1.1 MB)
This report is a summary on of dominant flat panel display technologies that are used in televisions, computer monitors, and other electronic devices; the potentially hazardous components contained within these devices; the potential health and environmental impacts associated with end-of-life management; and the potential for recycling the flat panel display devices and their related components.

Basel Action Network's Electronic Stewardship Initiative (PDF, 22 K)
The Basics of How We Qualify Responsible Electronics Recyclers as Pledge-Signers

Department of Ecology Interim Enforcement Policy - Conditional Exclusion for Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) and Related Electronic Wastes (PDF, external link)
Interim rules for managing electronic wastes in Washington State.

PSI Fact-sheet: Product Stewardship Financing Models (PDF, 140 K)
The Washington State Electronics Recycling Bill requires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to create and finance a system for the collection, transportation, and processing of CEPs by January 1, 2009.

Take it Back Network Electronics Recycling Brochure (PDF, 179 K)
This document provides a handy print-out of electronics recycling options and contact information. It also outlines disposal regulations, provides recycling instructions and discusses the future of electronics recycling.

recyclable electronic components

 

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Solid Waste Information Line: 206-296-4466, Fax: 206-296-0197, TTY Relay: 711,
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