State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.

Producer Responsibility Program

New York’s disposal ban is staged in terms of the entities subject to the ban. The ban became effective for manufacturers, retailers and owner/operators of collection, consolidation and recycling facilities on 4/1/11 and any person other than an individual/household on 1/1/12. All New York entities including individuals/households will be subject to the ban effective 1/1/2015.

New York E-Waste Program

Manufacturer Operated Program

Manufacturers of covered electronic equipment must implement a plan for the collection, consolidation and recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) from New York consumers. Manufacturers must establish a convenient acceptance system for consumers to ensure every county in New York State and every municipality with a population of 10,000 or more has at least one collection opportunity. Manufacturers will have a market share recycling obligation based on a statewide goal that increases each year.

Computers, Laptops, Computer Peripherals (Computer Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, Fax Machines, Printers, Scanners), Small Electronic Equipment (Portable Digital Music Players, VCRs, DVD Players, DVRs, Digital Converter Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Video Game Consoles), Small Scale Servers, Televisions

• Program Year

  January 1 to December 31

• Registration Date

  January 1 (one-time)

• Registration Form

  N/A

• Registration Renewal

  N/A

• Registration Fee

  $5,000 individual (one-time) or $10,000 collective program (one-time)

• Recycling Plan Due Date

  With registration (January 1)

• Recycling Plan Form

  N/A

• Reporting Date

  March 1 with $3,000 reporting fee

• Reporting Form

  N/A

Computers, Laptops, Computer Peripherals (Computer Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, Fax Machines, Printers, Scanners), Small Electronic Equipment (Portable Digital Music Players, VCRs, DVD Players, DVRs, Digital Converter Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Video Game Consoles), Small Scale Servers, Televisions

Any entity

Yes. Provided by the New York State DEC.

All counties of the state and all municipalities with populations of 10,000 or greater must have one method of acceptance within the county or municipality.

Must submit one-time registration form and fee and an annual report. Applicable to in-state recyclers only.

Collectors and consolidators must submit one-time registration form and fee (consolidators only) and an annual report. Applicable to in-state collectors and consolidators only.

New York Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act

N/A

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

• Mark Moroukian

• (518) 402-8706

• [email protected]

• MaryAnn Schelde

• (518) 402-8706

• [email protected]

• General Program Email

• [email protected]