Chelsea Diana in the Albany Business Review reports that as of Jan. 1, it will be illegal in New York state to throw away electronics -- computers, video game consoles, flat screen TVs -- with the normal trash or recycling. The final part of New York's 2010 electronics recycling law takes effect Thursday, making it illegal for consumers to throw "e-waste" away. Heavy metals, acids, and other hazardous materials will keep out of the soil and drinking water if folks take their used e-waste to an electronics recycler. Violators will be charged a $100 fine for each infraction. Read the full story in the Albany Business Review.