Electronic Recycling Legislation for North Carolina
The North Carolina Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Management Act (Session Law 2010-67) establishes an electronics recycling program for the State of North Carolina with shared responsibility between manufacturers, retailers, local and state governments, and consumers. Manufacturers of computer equipment must implement a recovery plan that, at minimum, takes back computer equipment of their brand. Manufacturers of televisions are required to recycle their market share of televisions sold to consumers in the state. Manufacturers are also required to register with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and participate in a recycling program.
Products that are covered by the North Carolina Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Management Act
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Computer monitors
- Printers
- Televisions
Who is covered by the North Carolina Computer Equipment and Television Act
- Households
- Non-profits (less than 10 employees)
For information about the North Carolina Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Management act, visit the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality website.
