- Law Type:
Producer Responsibility Law
- Program Type:
Implement a Takeback Program (Manufacturer Operated but No Recycling Obligation)
- Name of Program:
Virginia eCycling
- Program Administered By:
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Program Website:
- Link to Legislation:
- Link to Additional Regulations (if applicable):
N/A
- General Summary of the Program:
Under the Virginia Computer Recovery and Recycling 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:
Computer Equipment - computer (desktop, notebook), computer monitor
- Items Eligible to Be Collected Under Program:
Manufacturers are required to take back their own brand of computer equipment which includes computers (desktops, notebooks) and computer monitors.
- Entities Eligible to Collect From Under Program:
Consumer - an individual who uses computer equipment that is purchased primariliy 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:
Steve Coe
- Email:
- Telephone:
(804) 698-4029
