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Legislation passed by the Vermont House last week would make it easier to recycle computers, televisions and other electronics, according to a story in the Burlington Free Press. The bill would require manufacturers to fund the disposal of their products, which would fund free drop-off sites for e-waste in every Vermont county. Electronics companies would be required to pay a $5,000 registration fee to sell their products in the state, followed by a fee of 25 to 35 cents per pound of electronics sold. Governor Jim Douglas is expected to sign the bill, which would make Vermont the 21st state to implement an e-recycling program. The program is scheduled to start running in July 2011.