- Law Type:
Producer Responsibility Law
- Program Type:
Implement a Takeback Program (Manufacturer Operated but No Recycling Obligation)
- Name of Program:
West Virginia Electronics Recycling Program
- Program Administered By:
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- Program Website:
- Link to Legislation:
- Link to Additional Regulations (if applicable):
- General Summary of the Program:
Under the West Virginia Electronics Recycling Program, manufacturers of covered electronic devices (CEDs) can choose to implement a takeback program for their brand of CEDs from West Virginia consumers or pay a higher annual fee for not implementing a program. If a manufacturer chooses to implement their own takeback program, it must be free to consumers and reasonably convenient which can include a mail-back program, drop off center, or collection event.
- Items that Require a Manufacturer to Register:
Covered electronic device - computer (desktop, laptop), computer monitor (with screen size greater than 4 inches measured diagonally), television
- Items Eligible to Be Collected Under Program:
Manufacturers are required to implement a takeback program for their brand of covered electronic devices which include computers (desktops, laptops), computer monitors (with screen size greater than 4 inches measured diagonally), and televisions.
- Entities Eligible to Collect From Under Program:
Consumer - a natural person or resident, corporation, firm, partnership, agency, association, organization or society or any other entity that resides in West Virginia and has legally purchased or is in legal possession of a covered electronic device.
- Free Collection and Recycling?:
Yes
- Landfill Ban?:
Yes
- Manufacturer Collection and Recycling Goals/Targets:
None
- Other:
N/A
- State Program Manager:
Sandra Rogers
- Email:
- Telephone:
(304) 926-0499
