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This paper examines semiconductor industry in a supply chain context involving a subsidy legislation rewarding end-users for recycling and a return function sensitive to monetary payments. The paper formulates silicon production in upstream industry and semiconductor manufacturing in downstream industry. It characterizes equilibrium outcomes and shows that the subsidy does not distort silicon and semiconductor production and pricing strategies, but enhances returns and contributes to the environment positively by reducing the use of virgin metals and energy.