It is illegal in Oregon to dispose of computers, monitors and TVs in the garbage or at disposal sites such as landfills, incinerators and transfer stations. Anyone knowingly disposing of these items can be fined..
Recycling and the Government involvement. On a national level, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees a variety of waste issues. These include regulation of hazardous wastes, landfill regulations, and setting recycling goals.
Computers, like all consumer goods, require energy and resources in their creation, operation, and disposal.
The more we can reduce, reuse, and recycle, the better for everyone. Reuse, especially, uses less resources and less energy, saves money, and reduces our impact on the environment. Please pass on this information to anyone who can use it.