The banning of TV set and computer disposal in landfills by 35 states in the U.S. is expected to
A) cause interstate smuggling of e-waste
B) be regulated by the federal government
C) be voted down by consumers during the next general election
D) set the stage for an emerging highly profitable e-recycling industry
E) none of these answers

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The banning of TV set and computer disposal in landfills by 35 states in the U.S. would create a need for alternative disposal methods, which would result in an emerging highly profitable e-recycling industry. This is because electronic devices contain valuable materials that can be extracted and recycled, presenting an opportunity for businesses to profit from the recycling process. There is no indication that interstate smuggling of e-waste will occur, that the federal government will regulate this issue or that consumers will vote down the ban during the election, making options A, B, and C incorrect.

The Banning of TV Set and Computer Disposal in Landfills