New Jersey established its statewide e-waste recycling program in 2007 under the Electronics Waste Management Act. The law mandates that manufacturers of covered electronics finance collection and recycling for residents. Since 2011, it has been illegal to dispose of many electronics in landfills or incinerators. All counties and most municipalities offer drop-off locations or events, and consumers can recycle eligible electronics at no cost. The program is overseen by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Program Name: New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act
Year Implemented: 2007 (landfill ban effective January 1, 2011)
Is Producer Responsibility Required? Yes
Covered Products:
Televisions
Computers (desktops and laptops)
Monitors
Printers
Who Can Recycle:
Households
Schools
Small businesses (≤50 employees)
Government agencies
Landfill Ban? Yes – effective 2011
Key Manufacturer Requirements:
Register annually with the NJDEP
Pay a registration fee
Provide free collection and recycling of covered devices
Meet minimum collection and recycling targets
Submit annual reports on recycling performance
Program Website: https://dep.nj.gov/dshw/rhwm/e-waste/
