Electronic Recycling Legislation for New Jersey
The New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act (P.L. 2007, c.347, as amended by P.L. 2008, c.130, and P.L. 2016, c.87; codified at N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.94 et seq.) (the “Act”) requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices (CEDs) to implement a plan to provide for the collection, transportation, and recycling of a required amount of CEDs. Manufacturers of CEDs are responsible for recycling their market share obligation of the statewide recycling goal. Manufacturers must register annually with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The Act requires that costs to recycle CEDs shall not be passed on to New Jersey consumers.
Products that are covered by the New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act
- Desktop and personal computers
- Computer monitors
- Desktop printers
- Desktop fax machine
- Televisions
Who is covered by the New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act
- Households
- A state entity
- School district
- Local government unit
- Small business (less than 50 employees)
*Consumers who cannot physically get to a collection site without assistance, or consumers with 50 pounds in weight or heavier or unwieldy covered electronic devices, including, but not limited to, flat-screen televisions with screens greater than 40” measured diagonally and projection televisions may contact Dynamic at (877) 781-4030 for assistance.
New Jersey CEDs may be dropped off at any Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations partner location or a designated collection site during the program year. Please refer to the 2025 and 2026 collection site lists.
Mail-Back
Dynamic’s robust mail-back program covers the cost of shipping, packaging supplies, and certified recycling of CEDs. This is available to New Jersey consumers who are eligible for free recycling and have CEDs from a manufacturer listed on our mailback page.
To participate in our mail-back program call (877) 781-4030 or email ma******@**********ic.com.
For information about the New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act, visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website. Consumers can also find local drop-off locations by viewing the statewide collection sites list for 2025 and 2026, and are encouraged to review the full legislation for complete program details and requirements.
