States Which Have Passed E-Waste Recycling Laws
Four states have passed e-waste recycling laws so far:
Washington Producer responsibility and product stewardship. View Washington legislation.
Maine Producer responsibility system. Producers pay for consolidation and recycling. View Maine legislation.
California Advanced Recycling Fee. Consumers pay fee at purchase. View California legislation.
Maryland Five year pilot program to encourage county reycling programs. View Maryland legislation.
View details and comparision of these four systems.
View key concepts of e-waste legislation.
Producer Takeback Bills Currently Under Consideration
These states/cities are considering producer takeback legislation:
New York City Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act of 2005. View New York City legislation.
Massachusetts House Bill #3238 View Massachusetts legislation.
North Carolina House Bill #2765. View North Carolina legislation.
New Jersey Senate 1861 and Assembly 3057 View New Jersey legislation.
Wisconsin Senator Mark Miller Announces Plan to Address Hazardous Electronic Waste See Senator Mark Miller's Press Release
See 2006 State, City, and Regional E-Waste Legislation
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