I totally agree with you Joe. I wish I had the time to respond to the
article, so that people understand what the true nature of the problem
is, but alas, I have so little time that I cannot do so.
Many people do not dare leave the items outside the gates of the
collection agency, as they are monitored by video cameras (reliable
lead-bearing ones, I'm sure). The fine for illegal dumping is greater
than $1,000 if caught. The county agencies, sheriffs, police, and court
systems are very anxious to prosecute anyone caught, to provide the
public an example in order to discourage the illegal dumping. Thus all
of this stuff is dumped in the ditches along the highways, or in back
roads, or in parks at night, etc. I cannot even begin to describe what
the rivers look like under the highway bridges.
The stuff is being seen everywhere, even refrigerators, along the
highways and in the rivers.
To bring in a single monitor where I live, the fee is $40, just to give
you an idea of the problem.
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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joe Fjelstad
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 12:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [TN] The 'poisonous'- computer reports
Thanks Richard,
I have a strong suspicion that the photo was posed for the article but I
don't question that it has and does still happen.
They might be better to leave it outside the gates of a landfill rather
than out in the woods. It does take a measure of intelligence and
compassion and is akin to leaving an unwanted newborn child at the
hospital or fire department rather than in a dumpster in an alley.
I believe that many areas have days when once a year of so they collect
electronic waste. This consolidates the materials and makes its
disposition easier. It cannot be done for free but it need not be
hugely expensive either.
Recycling fees are now collected on the front end, during purchase in
California and perhaps some other places as well.
Unfortunately, bureaucrats tend to like to make problems look bigger
and more complex so as to make their decisions look more grave and
important.
I believe, we just need to keep pounding on the problem with logic and
reason and the right solutions will appear.
Thanks again,
Joe
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