Nov 16 - PA - House Passes Penn's E-waste Bill

Pennsylvania House of Representatives concurred with the Senate amendments for HB 708, the Covered Device Recycling Act. Next, it will go to the governor for a signature or veto.

This bill would establishes an extended producer responsibility-based recovery/take-back program for the following consumer electronic devices: computer monitors, desktop and notebook computers, and televisions.

Recycling e-waste responsibly has many economic and environmental benefits.  Such benefits include creating new jobs, conserving landfill space, recovering valuable precious metals, and protecting public health and water quality.

Take Action!

Take Action! Send a letter to the Governor supporting HB 708.