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Timeline of waste management

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| 1991 || {{w|Electronic waste}} || Program launch || The first {{w|electronic waste}} recycling system in {{w|Switzerland}} is implemented, beginning with collection of old refrigerators. Over the years, all other electric and electronic devices would be gradually added to the system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bafu.admin.ch/abfall/01472/01478/?lang=en|title=Umwelt Schweiz, Electrical and electronic equipment|accessdate=2006-11-24}}</ref> || {{w|Switzerland}}
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| 1992 (May 5 May) || || Policy || The {{w|Basel Convention}} enters into force. Many countries pass legislations enlisting waste that cannot be imported into their territory.<ref name="Solid Waste Management: Principles and Practice"/> ||
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| 1993 || || Organization (for-profit) || British waste management and recycling company {{w|Environmental Waste Controls}} is founded.<ref>{{cite web |title=Environmental Waste Controls |url=https://www.fasttrack.co.uk/company_profile/environmental-waste-controls/ |website=fasttrack.co.uk |accessdate=12 February 2020}}</ref> || {{w|United Kingdom}}
| 1997 || || Organization (for-profit) || American integrated waste services company {{w|Waste Connections}} is founded.<ref>{{cite web |title=Waste Connections Inc.: Connecting the county to recycling, composting |url=https://www.spokanejournal.com/up-close/waste-connections-inc-connecting-the-county-to-recycling-composting/ |website=spokanejournal.com |accessdate=17 February 2020}}</ref> || {{w|United States}}
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| 1998 || || Organization (for-profit) || American waste management company {{w|Republic Services}} is founded.<ref>{{cite web |title=HOUSTON REPUBLIC SERVICES ACCIDENT LAWYERS |url=https://www.whlaw.com/truck-accidents/republic-services/ |website=whlaw.com |accessdate=17 February 2020}}</ref> || {{w|United https://timelines.issarice.com/wiki/Timeline_of_waste_managementUnited States}}
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| 2000 || || Statistics || Over 5,000 cities in the United States use {{w|Pay as you throw}} programs, which charge residents based on amounts of garbage they throw away.<ref name="History of the Garbage Man"/> || {{w|United States}}
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