New green fees for electronics

New green fees for when purchasing electronics will come into effect on Monday.

According to CBC News, the fee of 40 dollars or more will apply to the purchases of televisions, cellphones, laptop computers and printers in Quebec stores. The fee varies on the price of the product.

The fee will be used to finance a new recycling system in Quebec.

Stereo systems and gaming consoles will be affected by the charge in July 2013.