State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.
Pennsylvania
- Population: 12,805,537
- % of US Population: 3.9315%
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State E-Waste Program
Producer Responsibility Program
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Landfill/Disposal Ban
Pennsylvania has a disposal ban on certain electronics that will be effective 1/1/2013.
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Program Website
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Program Type
Manufacturer Operated Program
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Quick SummaryManufacturers of covered devices must establish, conduct, and manage a plan to collect, transport, and recycle a quantity of covered devices equal to the manufacturer’s market share responsibility. Manufacturers must provide for the free collection and recycling of covered devices for Pennsylvania consumers.
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Manufacturers
Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Computer Peripherals (Printers, Keyboards, Mice), Televisions
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Important Deadlines
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Program Year
January 1 to December 31
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Registration Date
August 31
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Registration Form
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Registration Renewal
N/A
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Registration Fee
$5,000
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Recycling Plan Due Date
August 31
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Recycling Plan Form
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Reporting Date
January 30
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Reporting Form
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Eligible Products
Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Computer Peripherals (Printers, Keyboards, Mice), Televisions
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Eligible Entities to Collect From
Households, Small Businesses (=50 FTEs)
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Recycling Obligation
100% by weight of sales from previous year
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Convenience Requirements
N/A
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Recycler Requirements
None but the recycler utilized by a manufacturer must be R2 or e-Stewards certified.
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Collector Requirements
N/A
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Link to Legislation
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Link to Regulations
N/A
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State Agency
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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State Agency Contact(s)
Jeff Bednar
Pete Zirilli