Electronic Recycling Legislation for Texas
The state of Texas has implemented two separate electronics recycling laws for computer equipment and televisions. Texas Recycles TVs Program (Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 328, Subchapter J) requires manufacturers of televisions to implement a recovery plan to collect and reuse or recycle their market share of covered television equipment. The Texas Recycles Computers Program (Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 328, Subchapter I) requires manufacturers of computer equipment to implement a recovery plan to collect and reuse or recycle computer devices of their brand. Manufacturers are required to register annually with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Products that are covered by Texas Recycles TVs, and Texas Recycles Computers program
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Computer monitors
- Electronic keyboards and electronic mice if of the same brand as the computer
- Televisions
Who is covered by Texas Recycles TVs and Texas Recycles Computers program
- Households
- Home businesses
