How long has e-waste recycling been around?

How long has e-waste recycling been around?

John Shegerian (CEO, Electronic Waste Recyclers) gives expert video advice on: What is 'electronic waste' (e-waste)?; Why is e-waste a growing concern?; Why should I recycle my e-waste? and more...

E-waste recycling has been around, internationally speaking, since 1991, when Switzerland and some European countries started passing initiatives. In California, they passed the landmark SB 20 law in 2003. That law just got enacted January 1, 2005. So e-waste as we know it in the United States is a growing trend that has been around only since 2003, and operating since 2005.