Starting Wednesday, new legislation takes effect that compels personal computer manufacturers to collect used PCs from households and recycle their parts, with consumers footing the bill. The following are basic facts about the recycling process:
Q. Why was the system introduced?
A. The new legislation is a response to the growing number of personal computers being discarded in recent years. Businesses have been required to recycle their PCs since 2001.
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