Despite having a landfill ban in place, problems have plagued electronics recycling in Colorado for years, and stakeholders are working to find a solution.In late March, the Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) held a roundtable discussion, titled "E-Waste Recycling -What's Missing?" It brought together industry members to talk about ways to solve the lack of electronics recycling options.Colorado enacted a landfill ban on many electronic products in 2012. But there is no state program ensuring funding for collection and processing, which has left the state with spotty recycling availability. And there is a lack of processors to handle material locally, meaning much of it must bear transportation costs.
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