Electronic Recycling Legislation for the The District of Columbia
The District of Columbia Sustainable Solid Waste Management Act of 2014 requires manufacturers of covered electronic equipment (CEE) whose products are sold in the District to collect and recycle electronic waste generated in the District at no charge to the consumer. CEE Manufacturers are required to register with the Department of Energy and Environment and implement a collection and recycling plan.
Products that are covered by the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management Act
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Small-scale server
- Portable digital music players that are battery powered
- Tablets and e-readers with screens larger than 6”
- Computer peripherals (defined as computer monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers sold with computers, printers weighing 100 pounds or less)
- Televisions
- Television peripherals (defined as VCRs, DVD players, DVRs, signal converter boxes, cable and satellite receivers, gaming consoles used with TVs)
Who is covered by the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management Act
- For Representative Organizations: Households, small business (less than 100 employees), small non-profits (less than 100 employees)
- For non-Representative Organizations: the above list, plus all other DC entities are covered by the Act, except Federal and District governments
Mail-Back
Dynamic’s robust mail-back program covers the cost of shipping, packaging supplies, and certified recycling of CEEs. This is available to District of Columbia consumers who are eligible for free recycling and have CEEs from a manufacturer listed on our mail-back page, or have recently purchased CEEs from the listed manufacturers and want to return their old equipment of the same type made by another manufacturer.
To ensure your electronics are eligible to participate in our mail-back program, call (877) 781-4030 or email mailback@thinkdynamic.com.
For information about the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management Act, website.
