{ "_meta": { "title": "State of US E-Waste 2026", "generated_at": "2026-05-24T20:22:30+00:00", "publisher": "eCycling Central (Defining Style Limited, ICO ZA711914)", "license": "CC-BY 4.0 - free to embed with attribution to ecyclingcentral.com", "canonical_url": "https://ecyclingcentral.com/research/state-of-us-e-waste-2026", "schema_version": 1 }, "section_1_national_headline": { "title": "US National E-Waste Headline (EPA SMM)", "key_findings": [ "US generated 2,700k short tons of selected consumer electronics in 2018 (latest EPA SMM)", "Recycled 1,040k short tons - 38.5% recycling rate", "Lead-acid batteries hit 99.0% recycling - highest of any product category", "Total US MSW: 292.4M tons; 32.1% recycled, 50.0% landfilled" ], "data": { "total_msw_generated_tons_million": 292.4, "msw_recycled_percent": 32.1, "msw_combusted_with_energy_recovery_percent": 11.8, "msw_landfilled_percent": 50, "selected_consumer_electronics_generated_tons_thousand": 2700, "selected_consumer_electronics_recycled_tons_thousand": 1040, "selected_consumer_electronics_recycling_rate_percent": 38.5, "lead_acid_batteries_recycling_rate_percent": 99, "source": "EPA SMM 2018, Durable Goods: Product-Specific Data, Selected Consumer Electronics", "source_url": "https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/durable-goods-product-specific-data" }, "source": "EPA SMM 2018, Durable Goods: Product-Specific Data, Selected Consumer Electronics", "source_url": "https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/durable-goods-product-specific-data" }, "section_2_per_state": { "title": "Per-State Recycling Capacity Ranking", "methodology": "Recycler density = published, geo-verified recyclers in our directory per 100,000 residents (US Census ACS 2023). 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CO2 savings via EPA WARM v16 mixed_electronics factor against total device weight.", "sources": [ { "name": "LME spot metals", "url": "https://www.lme.com/" }, { "name": "EPA WARM v16", "url": "https://www.epa.gov/warm" }, { "name": "eCycling Central daily scrap-value refresh", "url": "https://ecyclingcentral.com/tools/scrap-value-calculator" } ], "device_count": 40, "top_10_by_value": [ { "device": "Servers and Network Equipment", "slug": "servers-and-network-equipment", "weight_g": 12000, "recoverable_value_usd_per_unit": 55.58, "material_breakdown_usd": { "gold": 36.0652, "steel": 1.044, "copper": 10.4068, "silver": 3.1358, "aluminum": 0.5568, "palladium": 4.3735 }, "scrap_value_updated": "2026-05-24T20:21:32.228484+00:00", "co2_saved_per_unit_kg": 10.45 }, { "device": "EV and E-Bike Batteries", "slug": "ev-and-e-bike-batteries", "weight_g": 18000, "recoverable_value_usd_per_unit": 51.97, "material_breakdown_usd": { "steel": 0.198, "cobalt": 16.24, "copper": 8.1567, "nickel": 19.14, 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"material_breakdown_usd": { "steel": 0.0002, "copper": 0.0084, "aluminum": 0.0019 }, "scrap_value_updated": "2026-05-24T20:21:32.228339+00:00", "co2_saved_per_unit_kg": 0.083 } ] }, "section_5_compliance_audit": { "title": "EPA ECHO Compliance - First Audit", "scope_caveat": "This audit covers 31 EPA RCRA-registered electronics recyclers across 18 states whose EPA ECHO Detailed Facility Reports we have verified as of May 2026. It is NOT a complete census of all US e-waste facilities. A broader audit (target: 400+ facilities, all 50 states) is in progress.", "methodology": "For each audited facility we pulled the EPA ECHO Detailed Facility Report and recorded current_snc (Significant Non-Compliance status) and qtrs_in_nc (quarters in non-compliance over the last 12 quarters).", "source": "EPA ECHO Detailed Facility Reports", "source_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/", "facilities_audited": 31, "states_represented": 18, "clean_snc_count": 16, "clean_snc_percent": 51.6, "violator_snc_count": 0, "audited_by_state": { "NM": 1, "NJ": 3, "AL": 1, "VT": 2, "IN": 1, "OR": 1, "CO": 3, "GA": 2, "OH": 1, "WA": 3, "WI": 3, "MA": 2, "NE": 1, "ME": 2, "SC": 1, "NH": 2, "DE": 1, "AR": 1 }, "facilities": [ { "company": "Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency", "state": "NM", "city": "Paseo De Vista Santa Fe", "registry_id": "110006090791", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110006090791", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Morgen Industries, Inc.", "state": "NJ", "city": "Secaucus", "registry_id": "110038858714", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110038858714", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Ecovery, LLC.", "state": "AL", "city": "Loxley", "registry_id": "110042363518", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110042363518", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "American Retroworks Inc.", "state": "VT", "city": "Middlebury", "registry_id": "110008206262", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110008206262", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "CloudBlue", "state": "IN", "city": "Zionsville Road Indianapolis", "registry_id": "110038917866", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110038917866", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Oregon Recycling", "state": "OR", "city": "Ave Portland", "registry_id": "110004778955", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110004778955", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "CLR Solutions LLC", "state": "NJ", "city": "Franklin Road Unit H Randolph", "registry_id": "110004139496", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110004139496", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Pitkin County Solid Waste Center", "state": "CO", "city": "CO", "registry_id": "110043810061", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110043810061", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "CompuPoint USA llc.", "state": "GA", "city": "NW Norcross", "registry_id": "110056374891", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110056374891", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "ReSource", "state": "VT", "city": "Pine St. Burlington", "registry_id": "110005293379", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110005293379", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "The Wireless Alliance", "state": "CO", "city": "Boulder", "registry_id": "110063085085", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110063085085", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "U.S Technology Recycling Group Ltd.", "state": "OH", "city": "International St Columbus", "registry_id": "110037437119", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110037437119", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Deseret Industries", "state": "WA", "city": "Aurora Ave N Seattle", "registry_id": "110005337224", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110005337224", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Advanced Waste Services", "state": "WI", "city": "West Allis", "registry_id": "110070638192", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070638192", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Waukesha County HHW Recycling Center", "state": "WI", "city": "Boundary Road Menomonee Falls", "registry_id": "110038838586", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110038838586", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Electronic Recyclers International", "state": "WA", "city": "Auburn", "registry_id": "110005390442", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110005390442", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Salvation Army - Main Store", "state": "WA", "city": "Ave S Seattle", "registry_id": "110009511803", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110009511803", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Somerset County First Saturday of the Month Drop-Off", "state": "NJ", "city": "Polhemus Lane Bridgewater", "registry_id": "110006859783", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110006859783", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Electronic Recyclers International", "state": "MA", "city": "West Broadway Gardner", "registry_id": "110015325753", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110015325753", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "5R Processors Ltd", "state": "WI", "city": "GATES AVENUE WEST Ladysmith", "registry_id": "110005418583", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110005418583", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "First Class Electronic Recycling", "state": "NE", "city": "Omaha", "registry_id": "110037427512", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110037427512", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Crow International Inc.", "state": "ME", "city": "Ellsworth", "registry_id": "110032749266", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110032749266", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "ReBoot", "state": "GA", "city": "Tucker", "registry_id": "110016739298", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110016739298", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Greenville County Recycling Site", "state": "SC", "city": "East North Street Greenville", "registry_id": "110002195099", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110002195099", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Newport Computer Services", "state": "NH", "city": "Spaulding Avenue Rochester", "registry_id": "110023093739", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110023093739", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Windfield Alloy, Inc.", "state": "MA", "city": "Medford Street Lawrence", "registry_id": "110000834811", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110000834811", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Solid Waste Facility", "state": "ME", "city": "River Road Lewiston", "registry_id": "110008438324", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110008438324", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station", "state": "DE", "city": "Pine Tree Road Townsend", "registry_id": "110008309838", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110008309838", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)", "state": "CO", "city": "old Pearl Street Boulder", "registry_id": "110033159908", "current_snc": "No", "qtrs_in_nc": 0, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110033159908", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "Springdale Street Department", "state": "AR", "city": "Wobbe Road Springdale", "registry_id": "110070119050", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070119050", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "company": "City of Keene Recycling Center", "state": "NH", "city": "North Keene", "registry_id": "110017228855", "current_snc": null, "qtrs_in_nc": null, "echo_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110017228855", "verified_at": "2026-05-21" } ] }, "section_6_co2_savings": { "title": "National CO2 Savings - EPA WARM Applied to EPA SMM Volumes", "methodology": "We apply the EPA WARM v16 mixed_electronics emission factor (-2.06 MTCO2e per short ton recycled vs landfilled) against the 1.17 million short tons of consumer electronics that EPA SMM reports were recycled in 2018 (latest national figure). Result: net CO2 avoidance per year at current US recycling rates.", "sources": [ { "name": "EPA WARM v16 (2023)", "url": "https://www.epa.gov/warm" }, { "name": "EPA SMM (latest 2018)", "url": "https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/durable-goods-product-specific-data" }, { "name": "EPA: typical passenger vehicle emits 4.6 MTCO2e/yr", "url": "https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle" } ], "tons_recycled_consumer_electronics_us": 1040000, "warm_factor_mtco2e_per_ton": -0.79, "national_co2_avoided_mtco2e_per_year": 821600, "equivalent_cars_off_road": 178609 }, "section_7_state_legislation": { "title": "State Legislation - 25 States with Mandatory E-Waste Laws", "methodology": "Compiled from NCSL State Electronic Waste Recycling Laws, Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC), and individual state environmental agency publications. Each law is cited with enacting year, model (EPR / takeback / ARF), agency, fine schedule, and key requirements.", "source": "Compiled from NCSL State Electronic Waste Recycling Laws, Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC), and individual state environmental agency publications. Verified 2026.", "states_with_law_count": 25, "states_without_law_count": 25, "by_epr_model": { "advance recycling fee (ARF)": [ "CA" ], "manufacturer takeback (extended producer responsibility)": [ "CT" ], "extended producer responsibility": [ "HI", "NY" ], "manufacturer convenience standard": [ "IL" ], "manufacturer responsibility": [ "IN", "OR", "RI" ], "shared producer responsibility": [ "ME" ], "manufacturer registration": [ "MD", "UT" ], "manufacturer takeback": [ "MI" ], "manufacturer collection target": [ "MN" ], "manufacturer plan submission": [ "MO" ], "manufacturer responsibility with shared cost": [ "NJ" ], "manufacturer registration and reporting": [ "NC" ], "voluntary manufacturer program": [ "OK" ], "manufacturer-funded EPR": [ "PA", "VT", "WA" ], "manufacturer collection convenience": [ "SC" ], "manufacturer takeback (computers); separate TV law": [ "TX" ], "manufacturer registration and recovery": [ "VA" ], "manufacturer collection": [ "WV" ], "manufacturer-funded recycling": [ "WI" ] }, "earliest_law_year": 2003, "most_recent_law_year": 2011, "states": [ { "state_code": "CA", "state_name": "California", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (SB 20/SB 50)", "year_enacted": 2003, "model": "advance recycling fee (ARF)", "covered_devices": "video display devices >4 inches: TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, e-readers", "fee": "ARF $5-7 per unit at point of sale, paid by consumer, funds collection program", "agency": "CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery)", "agency_url": "https://calrecycle.ca.gov/electronics/", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per violation per day for illegal disposal of CEDs", "key_requirements": "Banned from landfill since 2006. Free drop-off mandated at collection sites. Manufacturers must register annually." }, { "state_code": "CT", "state_name": "Connecticut", "law_name": "An Act Concerning Recycling of Electronic Devices (Public Act 07-189)", "year_enacted": 2007, "model": "manufacturer takeback (extended producer responsibility)", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, printers, televisions", "fee": "Free to consumers - manufacturers fund collection", "agency": "Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)", "agency_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Reduce-Reuse-Recycle/Electronics/Electronics-Recycling", "fine": "Civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers responsible for collection costs. Landfill ban for covered devices since 2011." }, { "state_code": "HI", "state_name": "Hawaii", "law_name": "Electronic Waste and Television Recycling and Recovery Act (Act 183, 2008)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "extended producer responsibility", "covered_devices": "computers, computer peripherals, printers, televisions", "fee": "Free to consumers; manufacturers fund collection", "agency": "Hawaii Department of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch", "agency_url": "https://health.hawaii.gov/shwb/", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers must register, report, and provide free recycling. Landfill ban applies." }, { "state_code": "IL", "state_name": "Illinois", "law_name": "Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act (Public Act 95-959)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "manufacturer convenience standard", "covered_devices": "TVs, monitors, laptops, computers, printers, MP3 players, video game consoles, e-readers, small-scale servers", "fee": "Free to consumers - manufacturers fund collection through registered programs", "agency": "Illinois EPA", "agency_url": "https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/electronics-recycling.html", "fine": "Up to $50,000 per violation under Illinois Environmental Protection Act", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2012. Manufacturers must achieve annual collection targets per pound of equipment sold in state." }, { "state_code": "IN", "state_name": "Indiana", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Program (IC 13-20.5)", "year_enacted": 2009, "model": "manufacturer responsibility", "covered_devices": "TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines", "fee": "Free to consumers from manufacturer-funded programs", "agency": "Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)", "agency_url": "https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-programs/e-cycle-indiana/", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers must register annually and meet collection goals based on prior year sales." }, { "state_code": "ME", "state_name": "Maine", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Law (38 MRSA Chapter 16)", "year_enacted": 2004, "model": "shared producer responsibility", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, TVs, printers, game consoles, digital picture frames", "fee": "Free to consumers - shared cost between producers and municipalities", "agency": "Maine Department of Environmental Protection", "agency_url": "https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/ewaste/", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per violation, $25,000 daily", "key_requirements": "First state in nation to enact EPR e-waste law. Landfill ban for covered devices." }, { "state_code": "MD", "state_name": "Maryland", "law_name": "Statewide Computer Recycling Program (Environment Article §9-1701)", "year_enacted": 2005, "model": "manufacturer registration", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors", "fee": "Free at state-funded drop-off sites", "agency": "Maryland Department of the Environment", "agency_url": "https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/recyclingandoperationsprogram/Pages/ecycling.aspx", "fine": "Up to $5,000 per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers pay annual registration fee ($10,000-$5,000) to fund state collection program." }, { "state_code": "MI", "state_name": "Michigan", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Takeback Program (NREPA Part 173)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "manufacturer takeback", "covered_devices": "video display devices, computers, computer peripherals", "fee": "Free to households", "agency": "Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)", "agency_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/Materials-Management/electronics", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers must offer free takeback. No quantity caps for households." }, { "state_code": "MN", "state_name": "Minnesota", "law_name": "Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act (Statute 115A.1310-1330)", "year_enacted": 2007, "model": "manufacturer collection target", "covered_devices": "video display devices >9 inches", "fee": "Free at participating sites", "agency": "Minnesota Pollution Control Agency", "agency_url": "https://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/electronics-recycling", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per day for noncompliance", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers must collect 60% of weight sold in MN. Landfill ban since 2006 for VDDs." }, { "state_code": "MO", "state_name": "Missouri", "law_name": "Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act (RSMo 260.1050)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "manufacturer plan submission", "covered_devices": "computers, computer peripherals, video display devices", "fee": "Free at manufacturer collection sites", "agency": "Missouri Department of Natural Resources", "agency_url": "https://dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/electronics.htm", "fine": "Civil penalty up to $1,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers file annual recovery plan. Voluntary in scope but strongly encouraged." }, { "state_code": "NJ", "state_name": "New Jersey", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Management Act (NJSA 13:1E-99.94 et seq)", "year_enacted": 2007, "model": "manufacturer responsibility with shared cost", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, portable computers, televisions", "fee": "Free to households", "agency": "New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection", "agency_url": "https://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/recycling/electronics.html", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per day for first violation, $50,000 thereafter", "key_requirements": "Landfill and incinerator ban since 2011. Manufacturers must register and meet collection targets." }, { "state_code": "NY", "state_name": "New York", "law_name": "Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Article 27 of ECL)", "year_enacted": 2010, "model": "extended producer responsibility", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, TVs, electronic keyboards, fax machines, VCRs, DVRs, digital converter boxes, MP3 players", "fee": "Free to consumers, businesses, and most institutions", "agency": "New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)", "agency_url": "https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/65583.html", "fine": "Up to $5,000 per first violation, $10,000 subsequent violations per day", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2015. Manufacturers must accept their own brand free from individual consumers." }, { "state_code": "NC", "state_name": "North Carolina", "law_name": "Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Recycling (NCGS 130A-309.130)", "year_enacted": 2007, "model": "manufacturer registration and reporting", "covered_devices": "TVs, computers, monitors", "fee": "Free at collection programs", "agency": "North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality", "agency_url": "https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-section/electronics-management", "fine": "Up to $5,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2011. Counties must offer collection of computer equipment and TVs." }, { "state_code": "OK", "state_name": "Oklahoma", "law_name": "Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act (27A O.S. 2-11-401)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "voluntary manufacturer program", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, peripherals", "fee": "Free at manufacturer collection sites", "agency": "Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality", "agency_url": "https://www.deq.ok.gov/lpd-old/recycling/electronic-equipment-recycling/", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers selling computers in OK must implement and publicize a recovery program." }, { "state_code": "OR", "state_name": "Oregon", "law_name": "Oregon E-Cycles Program (ORS 459A.305-355)", "year_enacted": 2007, "model": "manufacturer responsibility", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, TVs, printers", "fee": "Free for households, small businesses, and nonprofits up to 7 items per visit", "agency": "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality", "agency_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/electronics/Pages/default.aspx", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2010. Free drop-off at every collection site within 10 miles of 95% of population." }, { "state_code": "PA", "state_name": "Pennsylvania", "law_name": "Covered Device Recycling Act (Act 108 of 2010)", "year_enacted": 2010, "model": "manufacturer-funded EPR", "covered_devices": "desktops, laptops, monitors, TVs, computer peripherals, e-readers, tablets", "fee": "Free to consumers from manufacturer-funded programs", "agency": "Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection", "agency_url": "https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/Pages/Electronics-Recycling.aspx", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2013 for residential. Manufacturers must achieve annual collection goals." }, { "state_code": "RI", "state_name": "Rhode Island", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Act (RIGL 23-24.10)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "manufacturer responsibility", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers", "fee": "Free to households and small businesses", "agency": "Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management", "agency_url": "https://dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/waste/swsoluti/eltrnics.php", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per violation per day", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2008. Manufacturers must register and submit collection plan." }, { "state_code": "SC", "state_name": "South Carolina", "law_name": "South Carolina Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act (S.C. Code 48-60-110)", "year_enacted": 2010, "model": "manufacturer collection convenience", "covered_devices": "computers, computer peripherals, TVs", "fee": "Free to households", "agency": "South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control", "agency_url": "https://scdhec.gov/environment/recycling/electronics-recycling", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per violation", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2011 for covered residential devices." }, { "state_code": "TX", "state_name": "Texas", "law_name": "Computer Equipment Recycling Program (Health & Safety Code Chapter 361, Subchapter Y)", "year_enacted": 2007, "model": "manufacturer takeback (computers); separate TV law", "covered_devices": "computer equipment, including monitors, laptops, desktops; TVs covered separately under TV Recycling Act 2011", "fee": "Free to households; manufacturer-funded", "agency": "Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)", "agency_url": "https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/computer/", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per violation per day", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers must offer convenient, free takeback for own-brand computers from households. TV manufacturers separately required to recycle 80% of TVs sold in TX." }, { "state_code": "UT", "state_name": "Utah", "law_name": "Electronic Waste Recycling Program (Utah Code 19-6-808 to 19-6-818)", "year_enacted": 2011, "model": "manufacturer registration", "covered_devices": "computers, computer peripherals, video display devices", "fee": "Free at participating manufacturer sites", "agency": "Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management", "agency_url": "https://deq.utah.gov/waste-management-and-radiation-control/electronic-waste-recycling-program", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers selling in Utah must register, report, and offer free residential takeback." }, { "state_code": "VT", "state_name": "Vermont", "law_name": "Vermont Electronics Recycling Law (10 VSA Chapter 166)", "year_enacted": 2010, "model": "manufacturer-funded EPR", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, computer peripherals, TVs", "fee": "Free to households, small businesses, small nonprofits, school districts up to 7 items per visit", "agency": "Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation", "agency_url": "https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid/product-stewardship/E-Waste", "fine": "Up to $85,000 per violation", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2011. Drop-off must be available within 15 miles of every Vermont resident." }, { "state_code": "VA", "state_name": "Virginia", "law_name": "Virginia Computer Recovery and Recycling Act (Virginia Code 10.1-1425.27 et seq)", "year_enacted": 2008, "model": "manufacturer registration and recovery", "covered_devices": "computer equipment - desktops, laptops, monitors", "fee": "Free to consumers", "agency": "Virginia Department of Environmental Quality", "agency_url": "https://www.deq.virginia.gov/waste-recycling/recycling/recyclables-databases", "fine": "Up to $5,000 per violation per day", "key_requirements": "Manufacturers must register annually and implement recovery plan." }, { "state_code": "WA", "state_name": "Washington", "law_name": "Electronic Product Recycling Program (Chapter 70A.500 RCW, formerly E-Cycle Washington)", "year_enacted": 2006, "model": "manufacturer-funded EPR", "covered_devices": "TVs, monitors, desktops, laptops, tablets, e-readers, portable DVD players", "fee": "Free to households, charities, small businesses (under 50 employees), school districts, special-purpose districts, government agencies", "agency": "Washington State Department of Ecology", "agency_url": "https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Our-recycling-services/Recycling-electronics", "fine": "Up to $10,000 per violation", "key_requirements": "First in nation to add tablets and e-readers in 2018. Free drop-off at over 200 collection sites statewide." }, { "state_code": "WV", "state_name": "West Virginia", "law_name": "Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Act (WV Code 22-15A-22 et seq)", "year_enacted": 2010, "model": "manufacturer collection", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, laptops, computer peripherals", "fee": "Free at manufacturer collection sites", "agency": "West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection", "agency_url": "https://dep.wv.gov/dlr/recycling/Pages/default.aspx", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per violation per day", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2011 for covered devices. Manufacturers must offer free takeback." }, { "state_code": "WI", "state_name": "Wisconsin", "law_name": "E-Cycle Wisconsin (Wisconsin Statute Chapter 287.17)", "year_enacted": 2009, "model": "manufacturer-funded recycling", "covered_devices": "computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers, fax machines, e-readers, DVD players", "fee": "Free to households, K-12 schools", "agency": "Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources", "agency_url": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Ecycle", "fine": "Up to $25,000 per day per violation", "key_requirements": "Landfill ban since 2010 for covered devices. Manufacturers must register and report annually." } ] }, "section_8_recalls": { "title": "Recall + Safety Investigation - CPSC Data", "methodology": "We cross-reference our 87 tracked electronics brands against the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls feed. We filter out false positives where the brand name matched a non-electronics product (e.g. 'Ring' jewellery, 'Apple' on a third-party stackable toy): 35 raw matches were reduced to 21 confirmed electronics/appliance recalls. Each retained recall has the brand name as the title prefix AND an electronics-relevant hazard or product class.", "source": "US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)", "source_url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls", "brands_audited": 87, "brands_with_recalls": 15, "raw_recall_count_before_filter": 35, "total_recalls_tracked": 21, "top_10_brands_by_recall_count": [ { "brand": "Daikin", "slug": "daikin", "recall_count": 5, "last_recall_date": "2024-06-27T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 9990, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-Recalls-Daikin-FIT-mana-Brand-S-series-and-Goodman-SD-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Risk-of-Excessive-Heat-Exposure", "date": "2024-06-27T00:00:00", "title": "Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series, and Goodman SD Heat Pumps Due to Risk of Excessive Heat Exposure", "hazard": "A power interruption in the heat pump can result in the product providing heat when the power resumes, despite the thermostat being in cooling mode, posing a risk of excessive heat exposure to consume", "number": "24286" }, { "id": 9968, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-Recalls-Amana-Daikin-Goodman-Branded-Air-Conditioning-and-Heat-Pump-Packaged-Units-Due-to-Fire-Hazard", "date": "2024-06-13T00:00:00", "title": "Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Amana, Daikin, Goodman-Branded Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Packaged Units Due to Fire Hazard", "hazard": "The unit's serial plate can have incorrect electrical ratings which can lead to incorrect wirings being used, posing a fire hazard.", "number": "24260" }, { "id": 9821, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-formerly-Goodman-Manufacturing-Company-LP-Expands-Recall-of-Evaporator-Coil-Drain-Pans-to-Include-Additional-Units", "date": "2024-01-11T00:00:00", "title": "Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing (formerly Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P.) Expands Recall of Evaporator Coil Drain Pans to Include Additional Units", "hazard": "The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.", "number": "24080" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Samsung", "slug": "samsung", "recall_count": 2, "last_recall_date": "2024-08-08T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 10029, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Samsung-Recalls-Slide-In-Electric-Ranges-Due-to-Fire-Hazard", "date": "2024-08-08T00:00:00", "title": "Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard", "hazard": "Front-mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.", "number": "24335" }, { "id": 9486, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Samsung-Recalls-Top-Load-Washing-Machines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Software-Repair-Available", "date": "2022-12-22T00:00:00", "title": "Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available", "hazard": "The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.", "number": "23080" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "LG Energy Solution", "slug": "lg-energy-solution", "recall_count": 2, "last_recall_date": "2022-10-27T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 9437, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert", "date": "2022-10-27T00:00:00", "title": "LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)", "hazard": "The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.", "number": "23705" }, { "id": 9116, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-0", "date": "2021-08-04T00:00:00", "title": "LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard", "hazard": "The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.", "number": "21175" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Bose", "slug": "bose", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2023-06-29T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 9659, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bose-Recalls-Acoustimass-Lifestyle-and-Companion-Bass-Modules-Due-to-Fire-Hazard", "date": "2023-06-29T00:00:00", "title": "Bose Recalls Acoustimass®, Lifestyle® and Companion™ Bass Modules Due to Fire Hazard", "hazard": "The speaker's electrical components can fail, posing a fire hazard.", "number": "23234" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Siemens", "slug": "siemens", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2024-08-22T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 10037, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Siemens-Industry-Recalls-SolarReady-Meter-Combos-Due-to-Fire-Hazard", "date": "2024-08-22T00:00:00", "title": "Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard", "hazard": "An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.", "number": "24346" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Acer", "slug": "acer", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2026-04-30T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 10750, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Acer-America-Corporation-Recalls-Two-Wheeled-Folding-Electric-Scooters-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Fall-Hazard", "date": "2026-04-30T00:00:00", "title": "Acer America Corporation Recalls Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Due to Risk of Injury from Fall Hazard", "hazard": "A loose screw can cause the front tube to fold down unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from a fall hazard.", "number": "26453" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Amazon", "slug": "amazon", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2025-07-31T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 10369, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Amazon-Recalls-Amazon-Basics-Premium-Foam-Eurotop-Mattresses-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violates-Federal-Standard-for-Mattress-Flammability-Sold-on-Amazon", "date": "2025-07-31T00:00:00", "title": "Amazon Recalls Amazon Basics Premium Foam Eurotop Mattresses Due to Fire Hazard; Violates Federal Standard for Mattress Flammability; Sold on Amazon", "hazard": "The recalled mattresses violate a mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death to consumers.", "number": "25417" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Lenovo", "slug": "lenovo", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2023-11-22T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 9766, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Lenovo-Recalls-USB-C-Laptop-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-Hazard", "date": "2023-11-22T00:00:00", "title": "Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard", "hazard": "The power bank's internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recy", "number": "24031" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Asus", "slug": "asus", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2022-08-18T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 9373, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/ASUS-Computer-International-Recalls-ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z690-Hero-Motherboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards", "date": "2022-08-18T00:00:00", "title": "ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards", "hazard": "A capacitor on the motherboard was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating or melting, posing fire and burn hazards.", "number": "22201" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" }, { "brand": "Philips", "slug": "philips", "recall_count": 1, "last_recall_date": "2023-08-03T00:00:00", "recent_recalls": [ { "id": 9676, "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Philips-Avent-Digital-Video-Baby-Monitors-Recalled-by-Philips-Personal-Health-Due-to-Burn-Hazard", "date": "2023-08-03T00:00:00", "title": "Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn Hazard", "hazard": "The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.", "number": "23250" } ], "updated_at": "2026-05-21" } ], "hazard_buckets": { "fire_or_overheat": 15, "impact_or_fall": 2, "other": 1, "electrical_or_shock": 1 }, "dropped_false_positive_examples": [ { "brand": "Apple", "dropped_title": "Stack Em' Up Books Recalls Children's Stackable Toys Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and Lead Poisoning Hazard" }, { "brand": "Amazon", "dropped_title": "Amazon Recalls Amazon Basics 55 Lbs. Adjustable Dumbbells Due to Impact Hazard" }, { "brand": "Amazon", "dropped_title": "Amazon Recalls Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knives Due to Laceration Hazard" }, { "brand": "Ring", "dropped_title": "Children's Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous" }, { "brand": "Ring", "dropped_title": "Attom Tech Recalls LED Light-up Jelly Ring Toys Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys; Sold Ex" }, { "brand": "Nest", "dropped_title": "TJX Recalls Egg Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, T.J. 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