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City of Buenos Aires Passes E-Waste LawAugust 5, 2008 Argentina - Product Take-BackThe legislature for the City of Buenos Aires has taken the lead in Latin America, becoming the first major capital in the region to pass a law specifically directed towards e-waste management. As previously reported, Bill 509-D-2008 (the “E-Waste Bill” or “Bill”) will cover most electronic equipment. (See Link below for full coverage.) Although the Law does not mention producer responsibility, the City may well implement that policy in the Integral E-Waste Disposal Plan or the implementing regulation it will need to develop. For now, the Bill must be published in the City’s official gazette to be legally binding. We will report on that final step as soon as it occurs.
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