As e-waste piles up, disposal issues grow
New smartphones, TVs and laptops enter the marketplace at an ever-quickening pace, and many gadget-loving consumers feel compelled to have the latest and greatest with the most buzz. As a result, they find themselves with a growing stash of gizmos in need of disposal.
by Rachel Roubein and Mike Snider, USA TODAY
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John Kirsch, left, and Vadhil Amadis of The 4th Bin, a startup electronic waste collection and recycling company, wheel old hardware to their truck in New York City on June 21, 2011.
Photograph: © Todd Plitt, USA TODAY |
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