§ 23-24.10-1 - Purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-24.10-1

   § 23-24.10-1  Purpose. – The purposes of this act are:

   (1) To establish a manufacturer financed system for thecollection, recycling, and reuse program for covered electronic products inRhode Island;

   (2) To develop a comprehensive strategy, with theparticipation of state agencies, producers, processors and consumers, for wasteprevention and reduction of covered electronic products in the state, whichaddresses the collection, recycling and reuse of covered electronic productsfrom all covered electronic product generators in the state and that ensuresthe safe and environmentally sound handling, reuse and recycling of coveredelectronic products;

   (3) To promote the development of state infrastructure forthe reuse and recycling of used electronics;

   (4) To eliminate waste generated in the state from coveredelectronic products from landfill and incinerator disposal; and

   (5) To encourage the design of covered electronic productsthat are less toxic, more durable and more recyclable.