State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.

Producer Responsibility Program

Wisconsin has a ban on televisions, computers, laptops, computer monitors, computer peripherals, printers, fax machines, DVD players, VCRs and cell phones that became effective 9/1/2010.

Manufacturer Operated Program

The E-Cycle Wisconsin program requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices (CEDs) to register with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and to collect and recycle or arrange for the collection and recycling of 80% by weight of the VDDs they sold to Wisconsin households or covered schools. Manufacturers are able to count the collection of eligible electronic devices (EEDs) of any brand from any Wisconsin covered entity toward meeting their 80% recycling obligation.

Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Printers, Televisions

• Program Year

  July 1 to June 30 of the following year

• Registration Date

  September 1

• Registration Form

  N/A

• Registration Renewal

  N/A

• Registration Fee

  $5,000 if more than 250 units sold; $1,250 if less than 250 but more than 25 units sold; and $0 if less than 25 units sold

• Recycling Plan Due Date

  N/A

• Recycling Plan Form

  N/A

• Reporting Date

  September 1

• Reporting Form

  N/A

Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Printers, Televisions, Computer Peripherals, Fax Machines, DVD Players, and VCRs

Households, K-12 public schools, and Milwaukee Parental Choice Program schools

80% by weight of sales

N/A

Must register and submit an annual report to WI DNR. Must also maintain liability insurance coverage, proof of financial assurance, and maintain a written contingency plan for responding to releases of hazardous substances.

Must register and submit an annual report to WI DNR.

N/A

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

• Sarah Murray

• (608) 264-6001

• [email protected]

• Marcy McGrath

• (920) 662-5167

• [email protected]