Dive Brief:
- Texans turned in over 25 million pounds of e-waste to be recycled in 2014, according to a report released by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
- The TCEQ reported that 18 million pounds of computer components were collected, 17 million pounds were recycled, and 266,000 pounds were reused in some capacity.
- Almost 100 manufacturers participated in the e-waste recycling program.
Dive Insight:
In 2013, the state passed legislation limiting computer and TV recycling to only certified third-party recyclers. The bill was created to reduce e-waste exports and to promote in-state recycling.