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2 million tons

The amount of electronics that Americans get rid of every year -- recycling less than 20 percent. The rest end up in landfills, creating health and environmental risks. More than 20 states have laws regulating e-waste.

The amount of electronics that Americans get rid of every year -- recycling less than 20 percent. The rest end up in landfills, creating health and environmental risks. More than 20 states have laws regulating e-waste. 

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.