Section 77 of the constitution stipulates that public hearings must be held before any law or regulation that impacts people is enacted.Īccording to the Cleanliness and Tidiness Act promulgated in 2017, garbage management fees will range from 60-102 baht per month, instead of the current 20-40 baht that was previously announced by the Ministry of Public Health.
However, he did not specify when this would be, as new ministerial regulations are still in the public hearing process. He was speaking at a seminar entitled "Waste and Hazardous Waste Management at the Local Level", organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The new rate for households will be a minimum of 60 baht per month, up from 20 baht.ĭhana Yantrakovit, deputy chief of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), said the new garbage management fee will be introduced immediately after ministerial regulations related to waste management are announced. The household garbage management rate will be tripled nationwide, to replace the current unrealistic rate that does not cover the actual waste management cost, the Ministry of Interior says. (Bangkok Post file photo by Pornprom Satrabhaya) It takes a bit more effort but might reward you with more money in return.A Bangkok Metropolitan Administration worker scoops rubbish in one of the familiar yellow trucks, which soon will raise neighbourhood collection fees. And most will allow you to verify the trade-in value of your items on-line and provide a return shipping label so you don't even have to visit the store.Īnother option for your working electronics is to list them on popular consumer-to-consumer marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor's classified sections. Most major electronics retailers, such as Best Buy, Apple, and Dell offer trade-in programs for used electronics (any brand). Allowing your unwanted electronics to be reused provides more environmental benefits than recycling, and you could recoup some of your original cost too. Are your old electronics still working?įor electronics that are still in working order, please consider trading them in, selling them, or donating them, rather than recycling them. If the door or trunk cannot be opened from inside your car, you'll be asked to manually open them, and step back 6 feet so the staff can gather your electronics. You will be asked to remain in the vehicle and automatically open your trunk or door, if you can. Social distancing between staff and the public will be a priority. The city has implemented extra safety precautions due to Covid-19. Just enter your home address to access the calendar which includes recycling and trash pickup dates too.
Prefer a calendar view? Check out the schedule reminder. Note that the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 North Branch Street, also accepts household chemicals. ONLY the electronics listed above are eligible for recycling.Ĭommercial and other residential electronics are not accepted. Please note that once the truck is full, no more electronics will be accepted. Materials should not be left outside of operating hours. That's why dozens of states, including the State of Illinois, have electronic recycling or 'e-waste' laws that require that old electronics be responsibly recycled. They also contain toxic chemicals that should not end up in a landfill. Old electronics are chockful of precious metals and rare earth elements that are in short supply. It's the law, and it's good for the environment too. The following household electronics (and only these) are accepted:Įlectronics from businesses are not accepted. Till the end of the year, the City of Chicago is hosting dozens of drop-off recycling events across the city. Now it’s easier than ever to properly dispose of your old electronics.