This morning, Bill DeBlasio’s office sent out this press release about a Council vote today that is expected to pass a law that would require electronics manufacturers to meet collection standards.

This afternoon the New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of Intro 729, a law that would require electronics manufacturers to meet set collection standards. These standards will help to ensure that manufacturers are held accountable for taking back a certain amount of electronic waste (e-waste) each year.

It is estimated that residents in New York City buy 92,000 tons of electronic devices every year. Nearly 25,000 tons of this electronic waste is picked up and disposed of at City taxpayer expense annually.

The legislation’s sponsor, Councilmember Bill de Blasio will join the Speaker and environmental advocates today at the pre-stated press conference in the Red Room at 1pm.