California State officials have decided to classify some computer components as hazardous material after finding out that (gasp!) computer equipment contains stuff like lead and copper. The plan behind the "Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003" is to charge an additional $6-$10 for these things in order to fund computer recycling programs. No word if people who live in cities with an active recycling program (such as Burbank) will get a break. Probably not. Of sigificant note is the provision of the law which prohibits the disposal of the equipment in countries which do not follow U.S. environmental standards.