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The overarching goal of the legislation is to have Ecology conduct research and develop

ESHB 2488. The overarching goal of the legislation is to have Ecology conduct research and develop recommendations for implementing and financing an electronic product collection, recycling, and reuse program. "COVERED ELECTRONIC PRODUCT" Computer monitors; Personal computers; and

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The overarching goal of the legislation is to have Ecology conduct research and develop

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  1. ESHB 2488 The overarching goal of the legislation is to have Ecology conduct research and develop recommendations for implementing and financing an electronic product collection, recycling, and reuse program.

  2. "COVERED ELECTRONIC PRODUCT" • Computer monitors; • Personal computers; and • Televisions

  3. LEGISLATIVE REPORT OUTLINE Implementing and Financing an Electronic Product Collection, Recycling, and Reuse Program In Washington State Background and Analysis Evaluation Recommendations

  4. LEGISLATIVE REPORT OUTLINE • Background and Analysis • What are electronic wastes and why are they a problem? • What programs and projects are being used to collect, recycle or reuse electronic products? • What is the effectiveness of the projects and programs?

  5. LEGISLATIVE REPORT OUTLINE • Evaluation • What programs and projects are the best models? • What are the potential impacts of recycling or reusing electronic waste on jobs, recycling infrastructure, and economic development?

  6. LEGISLATIVE REPORT OUTLINE • Recommendations • What are the best options to establish and finance a statewide collection, reuse, and recycling program for covered electronic products? • How would they be funded? • What regulations or legislation will be required to establish and finance the statewide program? • Performance measures - how will we know we are succeeding?

  7. Consult with representatives • of the major interest groups involved: • covered electronic product manufacturers; • covered electronic product retailers; • waste haulers; • electronics recyclers; • charities; • cities; • counties; • environmental organizations; • public interest organizations; and • other interested parties

  8. We Anticipate Four Meetings: 1). Review of the problem 2). Review of projects and programs 3). Evaluate projects and programs effectiveness to address the problem 4). Develop recommendations

  9. REPORTS DUE: DECEMBER 2004 INTERIM REPORT DESCRIBING PROBLEM AND CURRENT APPROACHES DECEMBER 2005 FINAL REPORT PROVIDING EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING FINDINGS OF INTERIM REPORT

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