California has implemented the nation's first eRecycling program to offset the costs of collecting and recycling
certain electronic products at the end of their useful lives. As a retailer, you are obligated to meet the following requirements:
- Collect an electronic waste recycling fee at the retail point of sale on covered products.
- Show the fee on a customer's receipt.
- Remit collected fees to the State for use in offsetting the cost of recycling covered products.
The State of California encourages retailers to provide consumers
guidance on how and where to recycle their unwanted electronic products
by using information available through this
website.
What products are covered by the fee?
Covered electronic wastes are video display devices with a screen size larger than 4 inches. They include:
- Televisions
- Computer monitors that contain a cathode ray tube (CRT)
- Laptop computers
- Liquid crystal display (LCD) computer monitors
- Plasma and LCD televisions
- Portable DVD players
For a complete list of covered electronic devices, please visit
the
Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Electronics home page.
Manufacturers are required to inform retailers if a covered
device sold by that manufacturer is subject to the covered
electronic waste recycling fee.
How much is the fee?
The fee varies depending on the size of the screen measured
diagonally. Effective January 1, 2009, the fees are:
- $8.00 when the screen is larger than 4 inches, but smaller than 15 inches.
- $16.00 when the screen is at least 15 inches, but smaller than 35 inches.
- $25.00 when the screen is 35 inches or larger.
How do I collect and remit the fee?
For information on how to handle the collection and remittance
of the fee, contact the California Board of Equalization's (BOE)
Electronic Waste Recycling Fee Section, which is accessible
through the
BOE Electronics home page or toll-free phone service at
(800) 400-7115.
What do I tell consumers?
Retailers can play a key role in minimizing confusion and
maintaining customer satisfaction by conveying a consistent and
accurate message regarding the fee and where customers can go to
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