Electronic Recycling Legislation for Illinois
The State of Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, also referred to as CERA (415 ILCS 151), implements a convenience standard for the collection of covered electronic devices (CEDs). The convenience standard requires manufacturers to create and fund an e-waste program for the transportation and recycling of CEDs in counties that have elected to participate. Manufacturers can operate an independent e-waste program, or join the manufacturer clearinghouse to run a cooperative e-waste program. The convenience standard requires that manufacturer e-waste programs include a minimum number of collection sites or one-day collection events, based on the population within each county that is participating in the program. Manufacturers are required to register annually with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Products that are covered by the Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Small scale servers
- Computer monitors
- Televisions
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Scanners
- DVD players
- VCRs
- Digital video disc recorder
- Video game consoles
- Digital converter boxes
- Cable and satellite receivers
- Electronic keyboards
- Electronic mice
- Portable digital music players that have memory capability and are battery powered
Who is covered by the Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act
- Households
For information about the Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, visit the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency website.
