Washington State has passed an electronics recycling bill that requires manufacturers to finance the collection, transportation and recycling of old computers, monitors and televisions. The state Senate voted 38-11 on March 6 to send Senate Bill 6428 to Gov. Christine Gregoire´s desk, making Washington the fourth state to pass electronics recycling legislation.

The legislation calls for a free program for residents, small businesses, schools, small local governments and charities. By Jan. 1, 2009, manufacturers must pay to implement their own recycling program or participate in a centralized plan that a third party, quasi-governmental agency will run.

You can view more details about the electronic waste recycling bill on the Washington Citizens for Resource Conservation Web site.