Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) calls attention to a state law that will ban citizens from placing obsolete and used electronic in the trash.

“Hardly a week goes by without some new announcement about a bigger and better phone, TV, or computer being introduced. As we buy new items for our use and enjoyment, our old ones become obsolete and eventually find their ways to the garbage bins,” Gordon said. “Please make sure that any electronics you dispose of are deposited at an electronic waste collection site.”

The law going into effect January 1, 2012. Residents are prohibited from putting computers, monitors, keyboards, fax machines, and other electronic devices. Electronic waste will now have to taken to a registered recycler to be properly disposed.

Some locations in the Peoria that are electronic waste collectors include Advanced Technology Recycling (8202 N. University), American TV & Appliance of Madison, Inc. (5802 W. War Memorial Drive), and Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (2319 War Memorial Drive). Please visit, http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/electronic-waste-recycling/consumer-education.html, to find more locations near you that will recycle electronic waste. If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Gordon’s constituent services office at (309) 681-1992 or via e-mail at repjgordon@gmail.com.