West Virginia recycling organization receives grant to promote e-waste recycling

The National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER), Davisville, W.Va., has received a $100,000 grant to fund e-waste recycling efforts in the state. According to the NCER, the grant was funded by the West Virginia High Technology Consortium, a non-profit organization located in Fairmont, W.Va. In conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and local recycling companies, the NCER will host various e-waste recycling initiatives during 2006, including recycling collection events and recycling activities.