Waste not, DEP urges

With the holiday shopping season now upon us, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection  is urging all Floridians to recycle old electronics, keeping them out of landfills and protecting Florida’s natural resources. 

“Recycling televisions and other electronics allows for the recovery of electronic components that contain lead and other toxic materials,” said Mary Jean Yon, DEP’s Director of Waste Management.  “Recycling is good for the environment, and the reuse of resources makes good economic sense.” 

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