Electronics recycling is an important concern, so why do ITI and CEA oppose the New York City recycling regulations?
The high tech industry fully supports effective recycling programs that encourage the safe and appropriate recycling of electronic devices. In fact, manufacturers are currently complying with recycling requirements in 19 states, throughout the entire European Union and in Japan, and have never before brought any legal action in any jurisdiction on this issue. Many manufacturers and retailers have also instituted voluntary programs nationwide. The New York City regulations, however, are unreasonable, ineffective and environmentally harmful. The regulations will increase traffic congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions in the City, inconvenience and cost consumers and place an enormous financial burden on manufacturers in a difficult economic environment.
