- Law Type:
Producer Responsibility Law
- Program Type:
Implement a Takeback Program (Manufacturer Operated but No Recycling Obligation)
- Name of Program:
E-Cycle Missouri
- Program Administered By:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Program Website:
- Link to Legislation:
- Link to Additional Regulations (if applicable):
- General Summary of the Program:
Under the Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act, manufacturers must adopt and implement a recovery plan for consumers of their branded computer equipment. The program must allow consumers to recycle computer equipment that is labeled with the manufacturer's brand for free once it has reached the end of its useful life. Manufacturers can choose to offer their consumers collection opportunities for computer equipment through any type of program that is reasonably convenient and available to consumers including a mail-back program, physical collection site, or special collection event. There are no registration or reporting requirements for collectors and/or recyclers working with a manufacturer program.
- Items that Require a Manufacturer to Register:
Covered equipment - a computer (desktop, notebook/laptop), computer monitor (screen size greater than 4 inches measured diagonally)
- Items Eligible to Be Collected Under Program:
Manufacturers are required to take back their own brand of covered equipment which includes computers (desktops, notebooks/laptops) and computer monitors.
- Entities Eligible to Collect From Under Program:
Consumer - an individual who uses equipment that is purchased primarily for personal or home business use.
- Free Collection and Recycling?:
Yes
- Landfill Ban?:
No
- Manufacturer Collection and Recycling Goals/Targets:
None
- Other:
N/A
- State Program Manager:
Candace Bias
- Email:
- Telephone:
(573) 751-3465
