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shopgoodwill.com is the first Internet auction site created, owned and operated by a nonprofit organization. It was created and is operated by Goodwill of Orange County (Santa Ana, CA). Participating Goodwill's from across the country offer for auction on the site a wide array of art, antiques and collectibles as well as new and nearly new items pulled from their vast inventories of donated goods. From unique one-of-a-kind items to estate pieces, the depth of resources is enormous. Revenues from these auction sales fund Goodwill's education, training and job placement programs for people with disabilities and other barriers.

The high-tech industry is starting to fight back against what it calls onerous e-waste recycling bills.

California, AB 147, changes RoHS compliance verification procedures, amended as passed committee, passed Senate 9/3, Assembly concurred in amendments 9/9, to be sent to Governor

Provided by the Califorinia Department of Toxic Substances Control

Individuals who are moving can request the service from NorthStar, a Los Angeles-based moving company. E-Cycle Environmental employees will pick up old electronics, such as computers, televisions, batteries and other devices. The Los Angeles-area based electronics recycler will recycle the items and guarantees it will not export material to developing countries.

"E-waste Report: Determination of Regulated Elements in Seven Types of Discarded Consumer Electronic Products"; January 2004; Hazardous Material Laboratory, California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control;

Not to be confused with Basel's "PACE." This is a Computer Recycling and E-Waste Program in Canada

Report by Anna Werner. A CBS 5 investigation which uncovered a huge loophole into California's e-waste recycling laws is prompting enforcement action in a neighboring state. California's recycling rules are so strict that the state sends its electronic waste across state borders. CBS 5 Investigates found a huge pile of glass from California's TVs and monitors in Arizona, a pile that environmental experts said contained potential environmental hazards. Now officials in Arizona agree.