Connecticut enacted one of the nation’s strongest electronics recycling laws in 2007. The program is built around producer responsibility: manufacturers must finance the transportation and recycling of covered devices. Residents can recycle their electronics for free through municipal drop-off centers, which are mandatory in every town. Connecticut also prohibits the disposal of electronics in trash or landfills, making recycling the only legal path for covered items.
Program Name: Connecticut Electronics Recycling Law
Year Implemented: 2007 (enforcement began in 2011)
Is Producer Responsibility Required? Yes
Covered Products:
Televisions
Computers and laptops
Monitors
Printers
Who Can Recycle:
Households
Schools (K–12)
Small businesses (≤25 employees)
Government agencies
Landfill Ban? Yes – effective January 1, 2011
Key Manufacturer Requirements:
Register with the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Finance transportation and recycling of their products
Submit annual registration and reports
