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Product Take-Back

Product take-back refers to manufacturers’ programs to receive consumer products at the end of their useful lives. The manufacturer either refurbishes the product for continued use or recycles its components to remove toxic substances and other materials from the waste stream. For example, Washington State Law requires computer manufacturers to provide take-back programs for their products by 2009.

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