In July of 2007, the State of Connecticut adopted a new law concerning  the recycling of household electronics.  Codified at sections 22a-629 through 22a-640 of the Connecticut General Statutes, this law enables Connecticut to manage an ever-growing portion of the solid waste stream. According to EPA, electronic waste (E-waste) grew by almost 8% from 2004-2005. Only a small percentage of residential electronics generated in Connecticut is recycled. Under the new E-waste law, residents will have convenient and free opportunities for recycling their computers, televisions and monitors.

Connecticut now joins a growing list of states that have implemented a state program which requires manufacturers to finance the transportation and recycling of computers, monitors and televisions. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department or DEP) will continue to provide updated information to all participants (residents, municipalities, manufacturers, recyclers, retailers) on the details of the program as it becomes available.

FAQ’s

Presentation to the Connecticut Recycler’s Coalition on Connecticut's E-waste Law – November 19, 2008 (PDF)

Information for Municipalities

• Municipal Guidance for Compliance with Requirements of Connecticut's E-waste Recycling Law
  This is a municipal guidance document intended to assist municipal officials in developing a plan for the collection of E-waste from their residents.
• Municipal E-waste Recycling Plan Form: WORD, PDF
• General Accounting Office Report on Exporting of Electronic Waste
  This is a report calling attention to some of the abuses surrounding the export of electronic waste to countries that do not manage it safely and making recommendations to EPA on how to fix the problem.    Municipalities may find this information useful when interviewing electronics recyclers to implement their program.

• Requirements for Manufacturers
  
• Registration Form: Word, PDF; Instructions (Revised Form and Instructions, 11/26/07)
  
• List of Electronics Manufacturers that Have Registered in Connecticut

 

Please note: All manufacturers of CEDs must register with the DEP. A manufacturer, who has sold CEDs in the past but sold less than or equal to 100 CEDs in 2007, must register with the DEP, but does not owe a registration fee. A manufacturer, who has sold more than 100 CEDs in 2007, must register with the DEP and pay the initial $5000.00 registration fee.*  The DEP has revised the registration form to clarify any confusion surrounding manufacturers that have sold CEDs in the past but had zero sales in 2007. Manufacturers that have not yet submitted a registration form may download and submit a completed revised form. Please e-mail Tom Metzner if you have any questions or have submitted an incorrect registration.

 

*The manufacturers’ renewal registration fees for 2009 are not due until the regulations have been adopted.  Manufacturers should not submit renewal registration fees for 2009 until directed to do so by the Department.  Monitor this website for new information.

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Content Last Updated on February 5, 2010