AB 960 (Bonnie Lowenthal, 2011-12) - E-waste Export

Summary.
AB 960 will help reduce the export of electronic waste overseas.

Position and Status.

CAW Supports.

Description.

The measure requires e-waste recyclers to conform their export practices as a condition of receiving existing recycling payments under California’s e-waste law. This bill will help create jobs for collection, and recycling of electronic waste, as well as material extraction and reuse market.

CAW Staff Contacts.
Tony Hackett (916) 443-5422

Supporters.
Californians Against Waste (sponsor)
California Resource Recovery Association
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition  
Sierra Club California