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• • (Revised June 2004) Model Resolution CRT Waste Whereas, technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions has created an inadvertent environmental problem when electronic products need to be disposed; and Whereas, this waste stream, called E- waste, includes old TVs and computer monitors that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes containing 2 to 8 pounds of lead per tube; and Whereas, these items contribute to lead in our water, air, and soil when disposed with other mixed wastes, and Whereas, [name of organization] supports efforts to ensure a long -term and sustainable system to ensure the proper management of old TVs and computers without reliance on government -only solutions. Therefore, Be It Resolved that [name of organization] supports the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's legislative initiative to create a viable solution for electronic waste before the legislative prohibition on placement of products with cathode ray tubes (televisions and computer monitors) becomes effective on July 1, 2005; and Be It Further Resolved, that legislation to solve this problem should include provisions to require manufacturer responsibility, reliable and convenient collection options, responsible recycling of CRTs, a mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs, and a funding method that does not require substantial end-of- life fees.