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State E-Waste Program:
Producer Responsibility Program
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Landfill/Disposal Ban:
Pennsylvania has a disposal ban on certain electronics that will be effective 1/1/2013.
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Program Website:
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Program Type:
Manufacturer Operated Program
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Quick Summary:
Manufacturers of covered devices must establish, conduct, and manage a plan to collect, transport, and recycle a quantity of covered devices equal to the manufacturer's market share responsibility. Manufacturers must provide for the free collection and recycling of covered devices for Pennsylvania consumers.
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Manufacturers:
Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Computer Peripherals (Printers, Keyboards, Mice), Televisions
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Important Deadlines:
- Program Year: January 1 to December 31
- Registration Date: January 1
- Registration Form: N/A
- Registration Fee: $5,000
- Recycling Plan Due Date: January 30
- Recycling Plan Form: N/A
- Reporting Date: January 30
- Reporting Form: N/A
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Eligible Products:
Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Computer Peripherals (Printers, Keyboards, Mice), Televisions
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Eligible Entities to Collect From:
Households, Small Businesses (=50 FTEs)
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Recycling Obligation:
100% by weight of sales from previous year
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Convenience Requirements:
None
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Recycler Requirements:
None but the recycler utilized by a manufacturer must be R2 or e-Stewards certified.
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Collector Requirements:
None
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Link to Legislation:
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Link to Regulations:
None
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State Agency:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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State Agency Contact Person:
