Ewaste Recycling: Trashy Technology

Our cellphones and laptops and even our hairdryers can go out of style pretty quickly. But what to do with all those old gadgets collecting dust in the corner? While some states require residents to recycle their e-waste, it's often unclear how or where to do so. As a result, many people just chuck old electronics in the trash—a serious danger. The problem has been particularly severe in New York City, since budget constraints forced the mayor to shut down its e-waste recycling program in 2008. A new law aims to fix that.