Comprehensive Matrix of USA Electronic Waste Regulations by State

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AUTHORED BY AARON GREEN, SENIOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT, COMPLIANCE & RISKS

Introduction

This matrix of USA electronic waste regulations by state, provides an overview of the legal landscape regarding the registration and reporting requirements for various electronic equipment manufacturers covered by state electronic waste laws.

Because e-waste management in the United States is governed by state-specific mandates rather than a single federal standard, navigating compliance can be complex.

This matrix includes the types of equipment covered, registration and reporting fees and deadlines for registration and reporting.

US E-Waste Laws Matrix

State	Legislation Model	Year Enacted	Covered Products (Examples)	Exemptions (Common Examples)	Registration Fee (Manufacturer)	Registration/ Reporting Deadline (Manufacturer)	Reporting Deadline	Link to Regulation (Code/Agency Resource)
California	Advanced Recycling Fee (ARF)	2003	Devices with video display > 4 inches (TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, OLEDs), and Covered Battery-Embedded Products (as of 2026).	Devices used in industrial, commercial, or medical equipment; Devices contained within large appliances.	N/A (Fee paid by Consumer at sale)	N/A (Retailer/Collector/Recycler registers)		CalRecycle/DTSC eWaste Law Guide
New York	EPR	2010	TVs, monitors, computers, small servers, printers, scanners, VCRs, DVD players, cell phones, gaming consoles.	Most electronic household appliances; Handheld devices, Digital cameras, radios, GPS devices; Large businesses (50+ FTEs) and large Non-Profits (75+ FTEs).	$3,000 (Annual Reporting Fee) $5,000 (Initial Registration)	March 1st (Annual)		NYSDEC E-Waste Recycling Program
Pennsylvania	EPR	2010	TVs, desktop/laptop computers, monitors, peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers).	Devices owned by businesses, commercial entities, or institutions (program for residents only).	$5,000 (Annual Fee)	August 31st (Annual Registration/Plan)	January 31st	PA DEP: Electronics Recycling Stakeholder Requirements
Washington	EPR	2006	TVs, desktop/laptop computers, tablets, monitors, DVD players.	Peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers); commercial/industrial equipment.	N/A (Manufacturers pay fees based on recycling share)	October 1st (Registration Plan)		WA Dept of Ecology E-Cycle Washington; Manufacturer guidance
Connecticut	EPR	2007	TVs, computers, monitors, laptops.	Peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers); TVs with screens <7 inches; devices in industrial/commercial settings.	$5,000 + variable based on weight of products sold)	Invoiced (Annual Registration/Plan)	August 15 (for private programs)	CT DEEP E-Waste Program
Maine	EPR	2004	TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, gaming consoles and devices with screens > 4 inches.	Devices from non-residential sources (large businesses); VCRs/DVD players, telephones, and integral parts of larger equipment.	$750 or $3,000 (Varies by product type/market share)	April 1st (Annual Re-registration)		Maine DEP: Compliance with E-Waste Law
Texas	EPR	2007	Desktop/laptop computers and monitors with a separate law for TVs.	Peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers), digital cameras, GPS devices; Devices from non-residential sources (businesses, schools).	$2,500 (Annual, for TV only) / N/A (Computer, one-time)	January 31st (TV) / N/A (Computer, one-time)		TCEQ: Electronics Recycling
Michigan	EPR	2008	TVs, desktop/laptop computers, monitors, peripherals.	Devices from non-residential sources (large businesses); Handheld electronic equipment (cell phones, PDAs).	$3,000 (Annual Fee)	October 30th (Annual)		Michigan EGLE E-Waste Recycling
Minnesota	EPR	2007	TVs, computer monitors, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players.	Devices from non-household sources (unless small business/school); Cell phones, portable digital music players.	$2,500 + Variable Recycling Fee	August 15th (Annual)		Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Illinois	EPR	2008	TVs, monitors, computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players, keyboards, mice, video game consoles, small-scale servers.	Devices part of motor vehicles or large, non-household equipment (industrial, medical); Devices in large appliances.	$5,000 (Annual Fee)	April 1st (Annual)		Illinois EPA: Manufacturers’ E-Waste Info
Oregon	EPR	2007	Computers, monitors, TVs, printers. Expanding 1 January 2026 to include: computer monitor of any type having a viewable area greater than four inches measured diagonally; desktop computer or portable computer; television; peripheral; printer; facsimile machine; videocassette recorder; portable digital music player that has memory capability and is battery powered; digital video disc player; digital video disc recorder; video game console; digital converter box; cable receiver; satellite receiver; scanner; small-scale server; router; or modem	Used/refurbished devices; Sales to large businesses/government.	Variable – $40 to $35,000)	December 31st (Annual Registration)		Oregon DEQ E-Cycles
Utah	Public Education Program	2011	computer; computer peripheral; television; or television peripheral	none	Public education program only	N/A		Utah Law
Oklahoma	EPR (Limited Scope)	2008	Desktop/laptop computers only.	Televisions, monitors, peripherals, and other consumer electronics.	N/A (Must submit a recycling plan)	March 1st (Annual Plan/Report)		OK DEQ E-Waste Information
Wisconsin	EPR	2009	Consumer computers, printers, video display devices (screen > 7″), peripherals, fax machines, DVD/VCR.	Major appliances; devices from non-household/non-school settings (commercial/industrial).	$5,500 for > 550 units sold $2,500 for between 250 and 549 units; and $0 for < 250 units	March 1st (Annual)		WI DNR E-Cycle Wisconsin
Missouri	EPR	2008	notebook or laptop computers, desktop computers, computer monitors or other display devices that do not contain a tuner, and the accompanying keyboard and mouse associated with the computer of the same manufacturing brand	televisions, electronics from motor vehicles, typewriters, typesetters, calculators, personal digital assistants, telephones or printers.	N/A (No fee required)	January 31st (Annual Plan/Information)		State Detail for Missouri – e-Cycle Compliance
Indiana	EPR	2009	Video display devices (televisions, computer monitors, laptops, netbooks, notebooks, tablet computers, and e-readers)	Manufacturers whose VDDs are not sold/marketed to IN households, public schools, or small businesses.	$5,000 for the initial year $2,500 annual	March 1st (Annual Report/Registration)		Indiana E-Cycle Program Overview – IN.gov
Vermont	EPR (State Standard Plan)	2010	Computers, monitors, TVs, printers, and peripherals.	Manufacturers selling fewer than 20 covered devices annually; Devices from large businesses.	Based on market share	July 1st (Annual)		Vermont DEC E-Cycles
Rhode Island	EPR	2008	Computers, monitors, laptops, TVs and video display devices with screens > 9 inches diagonally.	Printers, cables, keyboards; devices in motor vehicles or home appliances.	$5,000 (Annual Fee)	October 15th (Annual Registration/Fee)		RI Ewaste Legislation – General Info/Links
New Jersey	EPR (Mandatory Ban)	2008	Computers, monitors, portable computers, desktop printers, desktop fax machines, televisions.	Devices part of motor vehicles; devices in industrial, commercial, or medical equipment.	$5,000 (Annual Fee)	January 1st (Annual)		NJ Electronic Waste Management
Maryland	EPR	2005	TVs and computer monitors (Video Display Devices).	Devices sold to businesses; devices from non-household generators.	$5,000 (Annual fee) ($10,000 initial fee for major manufacturers over 1,000 units)	March 1st (Annual Registration/Fee)		MDE E-Cycling Program
D.C.	EPR	2014	TVs, computers, monitors, peripherals, digital video players/recorders, gaming consoles	Devices used in motor vehicles or large, non-household equipment.	$902.22 Individual (sold 100–249 CEE units) $3,187.84 Individual (sold ≥250 CEE units) Partnership $842.07 (for partnership participants that sold 100–249 CEE units) $2,947.25 (for partnership participants that sold ≥250 CEE units) Representative Organization $18,044.36 for one manufacturer; $2,646.51 for each additional manufacturer	October 1st (Annual Renewal)		DC DOEE E-Cycle
North Carolina	EPR	2007	Televisions and Computer Equipment (desktop/laptop computers, monitors, gaming consoles, printers, scanners, fax).	keyboards, mice, automated typewriter, professional workstation, server, ICI device, ICI system, mobile telephone, portable handheld calculator, portable digital assistant (PDA), MP3 player; automobile; household appliance; commercial or industrial equipment	Varies (Based on product type/sales: $2,500 – $15,000)	July 1st (Annual)	October 1 (Annual television manufacturer report)	NC DEQ: Electronics Management
South Carolina	EPR	2010	Computers, printers, televisions, and computer monitors (screens > 4 inches).		$3,500 (Annual Fee)	February 15th (Annual Registration)	February 15 (Annual Report)	SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
Hawaii	EPR	2008	Computers, monitors, portable computers (> 4″ screen), printers, and TVs (> 9″ screen).	Devices in motor vehicles or home appliances; Telephones/GPS systems.	$5,000 (Annual Fee)	January 1st (Annual)	August 1 (Annual Report)	Hawaii DOH Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law

Key to Legislation Models

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility): Manufacturers are required to fund or operate a system to collect and recycle their products after they are discarded.
ARF (Advanced Recycling Fee): A fee is collected from the consumer at the point of sale, which the state then uses to fund the recycling system.
No Statewide Law: The state does not have a mandatory EPR or ARF law covering electronics, though local ordinances or universal waste rules may still apply.

Conclusion

In summary, this matrix acts as an essential compliance tool for stakeholders involved in the lifecycle of electronic products. By consolidating data on various state regulations, it enables users to quickly identify specific legislative obligations and deadlines required by different jurisdictions.

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