Monday, August 18, 2008

Take Back Law in Texas effective Sept. 1st


Business:

After September the 1st computer stores and outlets in Texas will be require by law to provide free take back programs for items such as desktop and laptop computers, monitors, keyboards, and peripherals. The law only applies to personal and home based business purchases. Educational and large businesses are not included in the laws requirements, so the retailer has the right to refuse such returns.

Manufacturers have the right to limited their programs to their own brands, also retailers have the right to conduct their programs in what way they choose. Hopefully someone will offer some cash incentives to the returner, but again the law only states that the return programs must be free to the consumers.

Source: Recycle.co.uk/ Jenny Poole





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