- Law Type:
Producer Responsibility Law
- Program Type:
Manufacturer Operated Program for TV Manufacturers; Implement a Takeback Program for Computer Item Manufacturers
- Name of Program:
Michigan Electronic Waste Takeback Program
- Program Administered By:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE)
- Program Website:
- Link to Legislation:
- Link to Additional Regulations (if applicable):
N/A
- General Summary of the Program:
The Michigan Electronic Waste Takeback Program requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices (or CEDs, which includes covered computers and covered video display devices) to register with the Michigan Department of Natural Resoruces and Environment (DNRE) and implement a takeback program for Michigan consumers that is convenient and free. Manufacturers must also make information about their takeback program available on their website, which the Michigan DNRE will link to from its own website.
Manufacturers of covered computers are required to implement a computer takeback program for their own brand of covered computers. Manufacturers of covered video display devices (VDDs) are required to implement a video display device takeback program for any brand or type of covered VDD. Covered VDD manufacturers also have a voluntary goal of collecting 60% by weight of the TVs they sold in Michigan the previous fiscal year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 of the following year). Both types of manufacturers are able to work with registered recyclers as part of their takeback program.
- Items that Require a Manufacturer to Register:
Covered electronic devices (CEDs) - A covered computer and a covered video display device. A covered computer means a desktop personal computer, laptop, computer monitor, and, beginning April 1, 2011, a computer printer (includes multifunction or "all-in-one" printers that are designed to be placed on a desk or other work surface). A covered video display device is an electronic device (TV) with a viewable screen of 4 inches or larger that contains a tuner and is capable of receiving and displaying television or video programming via broadcast, cable, or satellite.
- Items Eligible to Be Collected Under Program:
Manufacturers of covered computers are required to implement a computer takeback program for their own brand of covered computers. Manufacturers of covered video display devices are required to implement a video display device takeback program for any brand or type of covered video display devices.
- Entities Eligible to Collect From Under Program:
Consumer - A person who used a covered electronic device (CED) for personal or small business purposes. A small business is a business with 10 or fewer employees.
- Free Collection and Recycling?:
Yes
- Landfill Ban?:
No
- Manufacturer Collection and Recycling Goals/Targets:
TV manufacturers have a non-binding goal of collecting nad recycling and recycling 60% by weight of their items sold in the state.
- Other:
N/A
- State Program Manager:
Matt Flechter
- Email:
- Telephone:
(517) 373-8422
