Electronic Waste Recycling Fee

The Electronic Waste Recycling Fee is a fee imposed by the government of the state of California in the United States on new purchases of electronic products with viewable screens. It is one of the key elements of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act. Retailers submit the collected fees to the Board of Equalization.

Fees are collected for the following CEDs (Covered Electronic Devices):

• Televisions that contain cathode ray tubes.
• Computer monitors that contain cathode ray tubes or use liquid crystal displays.
• Laptop computers.
• "Bare" cathode ray tubes or any other product that contains a cathode ray tube.

In 2005, the California Board of Equalization charged the following fees:

(Viewable screen size measured diagonally)

• Greater than 4 inches and less than 15 inches—$6
• Equal to or greater than 15 inches and less than 35 inches—$8
• 35 inches and larger—$10

The fees collected reimburse a number of recycling centers, who in turn offer free recycling of e-waste to consumers and businesses.

See also

• Waste legislation
• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

References

• California State Board of Equalization -