State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.

Producer Responsibility Program

Maine has a ban on CRT containing electronic devices that became effective 7/20/2006.

State Operated Program

Manufacturers are responsible for the costs of handling and recycling of all Maine household-generated covered electronic devices (CEDs) managed by state approved consolidators. Manufacturers participate in a state operated plan where approved consolidators invoice manufacturers for their return share (computer monitors, laptops, digital picture frames and desktop printers) or their market share (televisions and video game consoles) of the CEDs collected and recycling through the Maine program.

Laptops, Computer Monitors, Printers, Televisions, Digital Photo Frames, DVD Players

• Program Year

  January 1 to December 31

• Registration Date

  July 1

• Registration Form

  http://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/ewaste/documents/electronics-manufacturer-registration-form.pdf

• Registration Fee

  $3000 for manufacturers with a national market share of 0.1% or greater, or $750 for manufacturers with less than 0.1% national market share.

• Recycling Plan Due Date

  N/A

• Recycling Plan Form

  N/A

• Reporting Date

  N/A

• Reporting Form

  N/A

Laptops, Computer Monitors, Printers, Televisions, Digital Photo Frames, DVD Players

N/A

N/A

Formal application and approval by the Maine DEP to participate in the state operated program. Responsible for brand sorting and invoicing of manufacturers.

Municipalities are responsible for providing convenient collection to residents.

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

• Elena Bertocci

• elena.bertocci@maine.gov