Electronic Recycling Legislation for California
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, which helped to establish the Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program established a system to fund the collection and recycling of electronic waste. The CEW Program is intended to provide convenient recycling of unwanted electronics for all residents in the state. California’s recycling legislation is funded with fees paid by consumers at the time they purchase new covered electronic devices (CEDs).
Products that are covered by the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act
- Laptop computers
- Computer monitors
- Printers
- Video game consoles
- Televisions
- Portable DVD players
- Tablets
- E-readers
- Digital picture frames
Who is covered by the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act
- Households
- Primary and secondary schools
- Small businesses (less than 100 employees)
- Small non-profits (less than 100 employees)
For information about the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act, visit the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery website.
