Missouri’s e-waste law, passed in 2008, requires manufacturers of certain consumer electronics to register with the state and implement free recycling programs for consumers. The law focuses primarily on manufacturers of televisions and computers. Although Missouri does not ban electronics from landfills, it strongly encourages recycling by requiring manufacturers to offer convenient recovery opportunities for residents. The program is administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Program Name: Missouri Electronics Scrap Management Program
Year Implemented: 2008 (effective January 1, 2011)
Is Producer Responsibility Required? Yes
Covered Products:
Desktop and laptop computers
Computer monitors
Televisions
Who Can Recycle:
Households
Landfill Ban? No – disposal not prohibited but discouraged
Key Manufacturer Requirements:
Register annually with the Missouri DNR
Submit recovery plans for covered devices
Provide free and reasonably convenient recycling to consumers
Report annually on collection efforts and quantities recycled
Program Website: https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/reduce-reuse-recycle/what-to-do-with-specific/electronics
