What types of electronic recycling models will be tested?
Electronics recycling models differ in their implementation. Under a “municipal” model, local governments collect used electronics either through curb-side collection, similar to the pick-up for typical household trash, or through special collection events where consumers drop-off used electronics at local collection centers. Under a “retailer” model, participating retailers agree to collect used electronics either at special promotional events or when new products are purchased. EIA plans to work with grantees to test several variations on these models so that collected data will illustrate the economic and logistical advantages of each model. What does EPA Region III plan to do with the EIA grant? EPA Region III is working with state, and local governments, electronics manufacturers, electronics recyclers, transporters, and retailers to develop an electronics recycling program that will be implemented throughout the Region III area. States included in Region III are Delaware, Marylan
