State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.

Producer Responsibility Program

Illinois has a ban on computers, laptops, computer monitors, televisions and printers that became effective 1/1/2012.

Manufacturer Operated Program

Manufacturers of covered electronic devices (CEDs) are required to implement a recycling and reuse plan to recover eligible electronic devices from Illinois residences. Manufacturers have a recycling obligation based on their sales during the previous calendar year(s).

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

• Program Year

  January 1 to December 31

• Registration Date

  January 1

• Registration Form

  http://www.epa.illinois.gov/Assets/iepa/forms/land/electronic-waste-recycling/com-e-waste-reg.pdf

• Registration Fee

  For manufacturers selling more than 250 CEDs in Illinois, the registration fee is $5,000 with increases based on an inflation factor each year. For manufacturers selling 250 or less CEDs in Illinois, the registration fee is $1,000 with increases based on an inflation factor each year.

• Recycling Plan Due Date

  November 1

• Recycling Plan Form

  N/A

• Reporting Date

  January 31

• Reporting Form

  http://www.epa.illinois.gov/Assets/iepa/forms/land/electronic-waste-recycling/manufacturer-weight-collected.pdf

Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Printers, Televisions, Electronic Keyboards, Fax Machines, VCRs, Portable Digital Music Players, DVD Players, Video Game Consoles, Small Scale Servers, Scanners, Electronic Mice, Digital Converter Boxes, Cable Receivers, Satellite Receivers, DVRs, Mobile Telephones, Computer Cables, PDAs, Zip Drives

Households/Residences

40% by weight of sales for 2012; 50% by weight sale for 2013 and each year thereafter

N/A

Must register, pay registration fee, and submit an annual report to the Illinois EPA.

Must register and submit an annual report to the Illinois EPA.

N/A

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

• Michelle Bentley

• (217) 524-6713

• michelle.bentley@Illinois.gov