California Strengthens E-Waste Recycling Efforts With New Law

SB 568 requires those exporting electronic devices out of the state for recycling or disposal to demonstrate that such cannot be done by an in-state recycler.

A worker at E Recycling dismantles an old analog television in Hayward, Calif., on Jan. 28, 2009. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

A California bill aimed at further regulating exports of electronic waste was signed into law Oct. 4 by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Senate Bill 568, authored by Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), now requires those exporting electronic waste or electronic devices to other states or foreign countries for recycling or disposal to demonstrate that such cannot be done by an in-state recycler at least 60 days before exporting.