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What is NYC AC § 16-426?

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This section prohibits the disposal of covered electronic equipment as solid waste within the city, effective from July 1, 2009, for manufacturers and July 1, 2010, for all other persons. Applies to all individuals and manufacturers handling electronic waste.

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§ 16-426 Disposal ban.

AC § 16-426

a. Beginning July first, two thousand ten, no person shall dispose of covered electronic equipment as solid waste in the city. b. Beginning July first, two thousand nine, no manufacturer shall dispose of covered electronic equipment as solid waste in the city. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/013.

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