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State Laws and
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Last updated August 15, 2021
State laws:
Only 26 States in the US have recycling legislation. For recycling information, specific to those
states, click on the state names below. For all other states the following statement applies.
State specific solutions and electronic recycling laws
California Missouri Texas
Connecticut New Jersey Utah
District of Colombia New York Vermont
Hawaii North Carolina Virginia
Illinois Oklahoma Washington
Maine Oregon West Virginia
Maryland Pennsylvania Wisconsin
Michigan Rhode Island
Minnesota South Carolina
Unlegislated states
There is currently no law in your state governing computer electronics take back. However, HP
is pleased to be able to offer you free recycling of certain devices. The HP recycling program
covers all HP owned consumer products.
HP recommends Best Buy’s recycling program offering nearly 1000 convenient drop off
locations in the U.S., providing free recycling for all brands of computer equipment.
Find a Best Buy near you
Last updated August 15, 2021California
Overview of legislation
The law establishes a fee, to be paid by the consumer and collected by the retailer (including
HP Partners), on certain types of video display devices, with screen sizes greater in size than
four inches measured diagonally, that have been specifically designated as hazardous, when
discarded, by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. The fee applies to devices
sold or leased to a California consumer.
Who does the law cover?
Anyone who purchases a covered electronic device in (or has shipped to) California is subject to
pay the Advanced Recycle Fee at the time of purchase.
See the 'Learn more' section of this page for information about covered devices and the fee
amounts.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
E-Waste Fee Amounts - Cal-Recycle
CA Board of Equalization
eRecycle.org
Retailer and Partner Responsibility Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Connecticut
Overview of legislation
In July of 2007, the State of Connecticut adopted a law concerning the recycling of household
electronic waste. The law requires manufacturers of electronics to participate in a program to
finance the transportation and recycling of specific covered electronic devices (CEDs). CEDs
included in the law are computers, computer monitors, printers and televisions. The
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has the authority to expand the
list of CEDs through regulations
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling only for computer equipment
purchased for personal or home business use. Businesses must make their own arrangements
for the proper management of e-waste.
Learn More
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021District of Columbia
Overview of legislation
The Sustainable Solid Waste Management Amendment Act of 2014 requires manufacturers of
covered electronic equipment (CEE) to collect and recycle electronic waste generated in the
District of Columbia. The first program year of the law began on January 1, 2017.
Who does the law cover?
The law covers persons in the District with computers, computer peripherals, televisions and
television peripherals. You will be responsible for any confidential information left on the
computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in the District of Columbia.
District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment
DC E-Waste Statute (in DC Code; Amended)
Hawaii
Overview of legislation
The Hawaii Electronic Waste and Television Recycling and Recovery Act requires manufacturers
of covered electronic devices to operate recycling programs. Covered electronic devices include
computers, computer printers, computer monitors and portable computers with a screen size
greater than four inches measured diagonally. To learn more about the Hawaii law and
programs, visit the links under the 'Learn more' section of this page.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling for computer equipment
purchased for personal or home business use.
Mail-back
HP offers a mail-back program through its partner, Reverse Logistics Group Americas, Inc.
(RLGA), which allows HP’s customers to return certain HP products for recycling free of charge.
To access the mail-back program simply click the link below and follow the instructions to
obtain a free shipping label. Upon receipt of the shipping label, simply pack your product, affix
the label to the package and send your covered electronic device for responsible recycling.
Click Here
Learn more
For questions regarding covered electronic device collection event locations and drop-off
opportunities in Hawaii, visit Reverse Logistic Group Americas’ Hawaii consumer information
webpage or drop
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state
Hawaii Department of Health
Hawaii Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Illinois
Overview of legislation
On August 25, 2017, Governor Rauner signed the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA)
which modernizes many elements of the State of Illinois electronics recycling program.
Although CERA took immediate effect, many of the programmatic elements of the law was
implemented on January 1, 2019.
To learn more about the Illinois law and programs, visit the links under the 'Learn more' section
of this page.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free recycling for residential consumers in the state. You
will be responsible for any confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearing House - Illinois
Indiana
Overview of legislation
Effective July 1, 2009, the Indiana Legislature enacted the Indiana Electronic Waste Program.
As part of the E-Waste program, manufacturers of computer monitors, laptops and televisions
are responsible for providing free collection and recycling of covered and eligible video display
devices in Indiana. The collection obligation began on April 1, 2010.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free recycling for household consumers, public schools and
small businesses in the state. You will be responsible for any confidential information left on
the computer equipment
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indiana Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Maine
Overview of legislation
Under Maine's product stewardship program for e-waste, manufacturers pay for the recycling
of televisions, portable DVD players, game consoles, computer monitors, portable computers,
desktop printers and digital picture frames
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer this collection and recycling only for equipment purchased
for household use. By law, you will be responsible for any confidential information left on the
computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Maine Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Maryland
Overview of legislation
Maryland's Statewide Electronic Recycling Program became effective October 1, 2007. The law
requires certain electronic manufacturers to register with the Maryland Department of the
Environment and pay a registration fee if they intend to sell covered electronic devices in
Maryland on or after January 1, 2008.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers can offer free collection and recycling to household consumers in Maryland.
Customer is responsible for providing packaging for the mail back program. By law, you will be
responsible for any confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
View info about erasing personal data from your hard drive
HP (via RLGA) free mail back recycling service which includes a free packaging option
Mary land Department of the Environment
Mary land Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Michigan
Overview of legislation
Michigan's eWaste law requires manufacturers to collect legislated products beginning April 1,
2010. The law covers desktop and notebook computers, computer monitors and video display
devices with a viewing area greater than four inches. Printers were not covered in the initial
program year, but were added in 2011
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer this collection and recycling only for equipment purchased
for household use and for private businesses with ten or fewer employees. By law, you will be
responsible for any confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Minnesota
Overview of legislation
Minnesota passed a law in 2007 requiring manufacturers of video display devices including
'televisions,' 'computer monitors,' and other select devices which meet the definitions in
statute, to annually register and pay a fee to the state to collect and recycle the legislated
products.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers can offer free collection and recycling to household consumers in Minnesota.
You will be responsible for any confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Minnesota Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Missouri
Overview of legislation
The Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and
Recovery Act, found in the Missouri Revised Statutes, Sections 260.1050 to 260.1101, RSMo.,
was passed by the Missouri legislature and signed into law in 2008. This act requires computer
manufacturers to implement recovery plans for the collection and recycling or reuse of certain
equipment at no additional cost to households or home businesses
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling only for computer equipment
purchased primarily for personal or home-business use. By law, you will be responsible for any
confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Electronics Scrap Management Rule
New Jersey
Overview of legislation
The New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act requires manufacturers of covered
electronic devices to operate recycling programs. Covered electronic devices include
computers, computer monitors, desktop printers and fax machines, and televisions. To learn
more about the New Jersey law and programs, visit the links under the 'Learn more' section
of this page
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling for all persons, state
entities, school districts, and local government units. You will be responsible for any
confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
HP is working with ERI to deliver many collection sites for consumers. Click here for information
and collection sites.
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection
New Jersey Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021New York
Overview of legislation
The New York Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act require manufacturers of covered
electronic equipment to operate recycling programs.
Covered electronic equipment includes desktop computers, portable computers, computer
monitors, keyboards, mice, small electronic equipment (e.g., MP3 players/iPods, DVD players,
cable boxes video game consoles), small-scale servers, facsimile machines (less than 100
pounds), scanners (less than 100 pounds), printers (less than 100 pounds) and televisions.
To learn more about the New York law and programs, visit the links under the 'Learn more'
section of the next page
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling only for households,
businesses (less than 50 full time employees), not-for-profit corporations (less than 75 full
time employees), the state, a public corporation, public schools, school districts, private or
parochial schools or board of cooperative educational services, or government entities.
Mail-back
HP offers a mail-back program through its partner, Reverse Logistics Group Americas, Inc.
(RLGA), which allows HP’s customers to return certain HP products for recycling free of charge.
To access the mail-back program simply click the link below and follow the instructions to
obtain a free shipping label. Upon receipt of the shipping label, simply pack your product, affix
the label to the package and send your covered electronic device for responsible recycling.
Click Here
Learn more
HP is working with Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA) to deliver many collection sites
for consumers. Click here for information and collection sites.
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
New York Dept of Environmental Conservation
New York Electronics Waste Recycling Act
North Carolina
Overview of legislation
North Carolina session Law 2010-67 establishes an electronics recycling program for the State
with shared responsibility between manufacturers, retailers, local and state government, and
consumers. The law went into effect July 1, 2010 and includes a ban on the landfill-disposal of
computer equipment and televisions effective July 1, 2011.
Last updated August 15, 2021Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling for computer equipment
purchased for personal or home business use, or for use by non-profit organizations with fewer
than ten employees. You will be responsible for any confidential information left on the
computer equipment
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
North Carolina Dept. of Env. and Natural Resources
North Carolina Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Oregon
Overview of legislation
Oregon Electronics Recycling Law (HB 2626) went into effect January 1, 2009. Oregon E-Cycles
is a statewide program, financed by manufacturers, that provides responsible recycling of
computers, monitors and TVs
Who does the law cover?
Anyone bringing seven or fewer items at one time may recycle their electronics at no charge at
participating collection sites.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Oregon E-Cycles
Oklahoma
Overview of legislation
Oklahoma Senate Bill 1631 was signed into law on May 13, 2008 and went into effect on
January 1, 2009. The law requires manufacturers to provide Oklahoma household consumers
with reasonably convenient and available collection services for certain devices.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer this collection and recycling only for equipment purchased
for household use. By law, you will be responsible for any confidential information left on the
computer equipment
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Oklahoma Dept. of Environmental Quality
Oklahoma Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Pennsylvania
Overview of legislation
The Pennsylvania Covered Device Recycling Act require manufacturers of covered electronic
equipment to operate recycling programs. Covered electronic equipment includes desktop
computers, portable computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals and televisions. To
learn more about the Pennsylvania law and programs, visit the links under the 'Learn more'
section of this page.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling only for households and
businesses (50 or fewer full time employees).
Learn more
HP is working with Sims Recycling Solutions (Sims) to deliver many collection sites for
consumers. Click here for information and collection sites.
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Rhode Island
Overview of legislation
Rhode Island passed a law in 2008 that requires manufacturers of desktops, notebooks,
monitors and TVs to develop and implement a recycling plan or pay a fee to the Rhode Island
Resource Recovery Corporation to meet their obligation.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer this collection and recycling only from households and
public/private elementary and secondary schools.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
Rhode Island Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021South Carolina
Overview of legislation
The 'South Carolina Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information
Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act' establishes an electronics recycling
program for the State with shared responsibility between manufacturers, retailers, local and
state government, and consumers. The law went into effect July 1, 2011 and includes a ban
on the landfill-disposal of computer equipment and televisions effective July 1, 2011.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer free collection and recycling for computer equipment
purchased for personal or home business use.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Carolina Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Texas
Overview of legislation
House Bill 2714 was signed into law and went into effect on September 1, 2008. The law
requires manufacturers to provide Texas household consumers with free and reasonably
convenient collection, re-use and recycling opportunities for computer monitors, desktop and
notebook computers and their accompanying keyboards and mice.
Texas enacted a separate law for television recycling in June, 2011
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers are required to offer this collection and recycling only for computer equipment
purchased primarily for personal or home-business use. By law, you will be responsible for any
confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
HP is working with Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA) to deliver many collection sites for
consumers. Click here for information and collection sites.
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Utah
Overview of legislation
Utah Disposal of Electronic Waste' law prohibits manufacturers from offering various consumer
electronic devices for sale in the state unless the manufacturer informs consumers regarding
recycling programs and meets reporting requirements. HP has participated with a group of
manufacturers to meet reporting requirements, and has worked individually to deliver
numerous drop-off locations in the state for consumers. Additionally, HP continues to offer
mail-back, buy-back and donation services to consumers.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers of the following devices are covered by the law: computers (laptop, desktop,
tablet); computer peripherals (monitors, printers, keyboards); televisions; and television
peripherals.
Learn more
See the 'Drop off Locations' and 'Accepted Products' tabs located on this page for specifics
about services that HP offers to consumers in Utah.
Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality
Utah Disposal of Electronic Waste Act
Vermont
Overview of legislation
Vermont's electronic waste law bans the disposal of certain electronic devices and provides for
convenient collection of computers, monitors, printers, computer peripherals, and televisions.
The FREE Vermont E-Cycles electronic recycling program established collection locations that
are located statewide and operate year-round. All computers, monitors, printers, computer
peripherals and TVs - regardless of brand, age, or condition - are accepted for FREE recycling.
Other electronic devices are also accepted at these locations, however, there may be a fee to
dispose of those items.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers finance the collection and recycling of the state program that allows consumers,
charities, school districts, and small businesses (employing 10 or fewer individuals) to drop off
covered devices free of charge at participating collection locations.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation E-Cycles Program
Vermont Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021Virginia
Overview of legislation
Virginia's Statewide Electronic Recycling Law was signed into law in 2008 and became effective
July 1, 2009. The law requires manufacturers of computers and monitors to submit a recovery
plan which shall enable a consumer to recycle computer equipment without paying a separate
fee at the time of recycling.
Who does the law cover?
Manufacturers can offer free collection and recycling to household consumers in Virginia. By
law, you will be responsible for any confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
Virginia Department. of Environmental Quality
Virginia Electronics Waste Recycling Act
View info about erasing personal data from your hard drive
View the current Virginia Annual Report
Washington
Overview of legislation
The Washington Electronics Recycling Law went into effect January 1, 2009. The law requires
manufacturers to offer a system that will provide free, convenient and environmentally sound
recycling options to Washington consumers. Consumers can recycle TVs, computers, monitors,
laptops, tablet PCs and e-readers for free.
For information about the e-Cycling plan, see the E-Cycle link under the 'Learn more' section of
this page.
Who does the law cover?
Households, small businesses, schools & school districts, small governments, special purpose
districts, and charities can recycle electronic products free of charge in this program.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
E-Cycle Washington
Washington Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Last updated August 15, 2021West Virginia
Overview of legislation
West Virginia Senate Bill 746 was signed into law and went into effect January 1, 2009. The law
requires a take back program that enables consumers to recycle covered electronic devices
without paying a separate recycling fee at the time of recycling. Consumers can recycle TVs,
computers, laptops and monitors for free.
HP is registered under the West Virginia e-Cycling program. For information about the e-Cycling
plan, visit the E-Cycle link under the 'Learn more' section of this page.
Who does the law cover?
The law allows West Virginia consumers to recycle electronic products free of charge in this
program. Visit this state website for details on pending collection events, or call HP’s toll-free
recycling number for more information at (800) 340-2445.
Learn more
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
E-Cycle West Virginia
West Virginia Electronics Waste Recycling Act
Wisconsin
Overview of legislation
Wisconsin passed a law in 2009 requiring manufacturers of consumer computers, printers and
televisions to register and implement a recycling program. HP has contracted with and pays a
WI-registered recycler to obtain legislated products from some WI-registered collectors and
recycle them properly.
For information about the e-Cycling plan, see the E-Cycle link under the 'Learn more' section of
this page.
Who does the law cover?
Consumers are responsible for recycling their used electronics. Individuals, K-12 public schools
and Milwaukee Parental Choice Program schools may recycle electronics through E-Cycle
Wisconsin. Businesses are not covered by E-Cycle Wisconsin.
Learn more
HP is working with Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA) to deliver many collection sites for
consumers. Click here for information and collection sites.
The following links contain additional information about the law in your state.
E-Cycle Wisconsin - Wisconsin DNR
Wisconsin Electronics Waste Recycling Act
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