City opening up new way to dispose of toxic trash

Starting in spring, you can get rid of your junk electronics theright way at least once a month.

New bells and whistles are turning not-so-old computers, cellphones and TVs into garbage faster than you can say "technologyupgrade."

But because they contain lead and other toxic stuff, outdatedgadgets shouldn't just be thrown out with the trash. Many are becausethe city accepts household hazardous waste only twice a year attemporary drop-off sites.

That will change in spring, when residents can take their obsoleteelectronics -- along with old paint, oil, pesticides …