U.S. Postal Service begins e-waste recycling.

• Author: Block, Ben
• Position: EYE ON EARTH - Brief article

In an effort to improve electronics recycling in the United States, the U.S. Postal Service is developing a free national collection program for small electronic items.

The program, now in its pilot stage, provides courtesy envelopes with pre-paid postage for patrons to deposit their unwanted electronics, known as e-waste.

International recycling company Clover Technologies Group processes the devices in its U.S. and Mexican facilities and then refurbishes and resells them if possible. Now...