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State E-Waste Program:
Producer Responsibility Program
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Landfill/Disposal Ban:
West Virginia has a ban on computers, laptops, computer monitors, and televisions that became effective 1/1/2011.
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Program Website:
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Program Type:
Manufacturer Operated Program
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Quick Summary:
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.
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Manufacturers:
Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Televisions
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Important Deadlines:
- Program Year: January 1 to December 31
- Registration Date: January 1
- Registration Form: N/A
- Registration Fee: After the initial registration ($10,000 for non-program; $3,000 for a program), manufacturer must pay the following fees: $500 for manufacturers that implement a takeback program, $5,000 for manufacturers that do not implement a takeback program
- Recycling Plan Due Date: N/A
- Recycling Plan Form: N/A
- Reporting Date: February 15
- Reporting Form: N/A
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Eligible Products:
Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Televisions
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Eligible Entities to Collect From:
Any entity
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Recycling Obligation:
None
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Convenience Requirements:
None
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Recycler Requirements:
None
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Collector Requirements:
None
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Link to Legislation:
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Link to Regulations:
None
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State Agency:
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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State Agency Contact Person:
