The county council passed the legislation last month.  Councilman Vincent Gardina who sponsored the bill says dumping the devices in landfills pose an environmental hazard.

Violators can be fined up to $100.

The law applies to televisions, computers, VCRs, DVD players, and other electronics.

CLICK HERE for a list of items that must be recycled starting today.

County officials recommend residents check with their equipment's manufacturer about possible recycling programs. They also say the items could be donated, or you can drop them off at any of the three county facilities. Their addresses and operating hours are listed below:

Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility, located off the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway (Monday - Saturday, 7:30am - 3:30pm)

Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, located on Drop-Off Drive, off Warren Road, between Beaver Dam Road and York Road (Monday - Saturday, 7am - 4pm)

Western Acceptance Facility, located at 3310 Transway Road, off the 4500 block of Hollins Ferry Road (Monday - Saturday, 7am - 4pm).