E-Cycle Washington enjoys healthy returns in 2009

"An innovative program that helps Washington residents, small businesses and schools recycle TVs, computers and monitors free of charge has had a great first year.

MORE precisely, a year-old recycling law has helped Washington residents get the lead, cadmium and mercury out of the basement, garage and closet. E-Cycle Washington is a huge success.

The state Department of Ecology reports more than 38.5 million pounds of TVs, computers and monitors were recycled free of charge in 2009. Last January, Washington became the first state in the nation to collect unwanted electronics for recycling. Understandably, the idea has mushroomed across the country..."