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The Take it Back Partnership As of February 8, 2006, household wastes such as: batteries, electronic devices and fluorescent light bulbs may not be placed in th The California Take-It-Back Partnership is a collaboration of state government; city and county government; businesses; non-profit agencies and non-governmental organizations to provide free; local and convenient ways for California residents to recycle everyday household wastes such as batteries, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices that can no longer be disposed in the trash. In essence, the Partnership provides a way for California residents to assist the California Environmental Protection Agency in its mission to protect public health and the environment. Video: An Overview of the Partnership on "Bay Area People" - August 2006 |
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e trash by anyone. Scientists at the California Environmental Protection Agency have found that these wastes will leak toxic substances, mostly metals, in a typical landfill.