State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.

Producer Responsibility Program

Indiana has a ban on computers, laptops, computer monitors, televisions, printers and various other electronic devices that became effective 1/1/2011.

Manufacturer Operated Program

Manufacturers of video display devices (VDDs) must collect and recycle or arrange for the collection and recycling of 60% by weight of the VDDs they sell to Indiana households. Manufacturers are able to count the collection of covered electronic devices (CEDs) of any brand from any Indiana covered entity toward meeting their 60% recycling obligation.

Computer Monitors, Laptops, Televisions, Netbooks, Notebooks, Tablets, E-readers

• Program Year

  January 1 to December 31

• Registration Date

  January 1

• Registration Form

  http://www.in.gov/idem/5157.htm#op2_elecwaste

• Registration Fee

  $5,000 for first program year of participation and $2,500 each year thereafter

• Recycling Plan Due Date

  N/A

• Recycling Plan Form

  N/A

• Reporting Date

  June 1

• Reporting Form

  http://www.in.gov/idem/5157.htm#op2_elecwaste

Computer Monitors, Laptops, Televisions, Computers, Peripherals (Printers, Keyboards, Mice), Fax Machines, DVD Players, VCRs, Gaming Systems, Digital Photo Frames, Digital Media Players, iPods/MP3 Players, Camcorders/Cameras, DVR/TiVo Devices, Cable Boxes, Satellite Boxes, Portable GPS Navigation Systems

Households, Public Schools, Small Businesses (=100 FTEs)

60% by weight of sales

N/A

Must register and submit an annual report to IDEM.

Must register and submit an annual report to IDEM.

N/A

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

• Jacob Schmicker

• (800) 988-7901

• e-cycle@idem.in.gov