- Law Type:
Producer Responsibility Law
- Program Type:
Implement a Takeback Program (Manufacturer Operated but No Recycling Obligation)
- Name of Program:
Texas Computer-Equipment Recycling Program
- Program Administered By:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Program Website:
- Link to Legislation:
- Link to Additional Regulations (if applicable):
N/A
- General Summary of the Program:
As part of the Texas Computer-Equipment Recycling Program, manufacturers of computer equipment are required to implement a takeback program for Texas consumers (households) to take back their own brand labeled computer equipment. Computer equipment includes a desktop or netbook (laptop) computer, computer monitor, and any accompanying keyboard and mouse if the keyboard and mouse are from the same manufacturer as the computer equipment. Manufacturers are not required to take back computer equipment that was manufactured and sold under another manufacturer’s brand label.
Manufacturers are able to set-up any type of program to take back their own products – mail-back program, contract with a local collection program, hold a special collection event, etc. They also must post information regarding their takeback program on their manufacturer website.
There are no obligations for TV manufacturers under the Texas Computer-Equipment Recycling Program.
- Items that Require a Manufacturer to Register:
Computer Equipment - A desktop or notebook computer (laptop computer with a video display greater than four inches) including a computer monitor or other display device that does not contain a tuner. Computer equipment includes its accompanying keyboard and mouse if the keyboard and mouse are from the same manufacturer as the computer equipment.
- Items Eligible to Be Collected Under Program:
Manufacturers are required to take back their own brand of computer equipment.
- Entities Eligible to Collect From Under Program:
Consumers - an individual who uses computer 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:
Shannon Herriott
- Email:
- Telephone:
(512) 239-6543
