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Ontario Electronic Stewardship announced Phase II of its ambitious and growing recycling program late last week. At
500 locations across Ontario -- including dozens in the GTA -- people can now drop off electronics including mp3 players, radios, computers and televisions.
The OES, based in Toronto's financial district, is an industry organization of retailers and manufacturers formed to divert toxic material from landfill and to comply with the provincial Waste Diversion Act in 2007. Phase one of the program, dealing with household hazardous waste, was launched in April 2009.
"Nearly four in five Ontario households (78 per cent) have at least one electronic product that is not working or not being used. This program makes recycling easier and encourages consumers and businesses to do what they can to help," said Carol Hochu, OES executive director, in announcing the program. "The reason to participate is simple -- it helps keep hazardous electronic equipment out of landfill, which leads to a greener, healthier environment."
Writer: Edward Keenan
Source: Carol Hochu, Executive Director, Ontario Electronic Stewardship
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