North Carolina’s electronics recycling law went into effect in 2010 and includes both a landfill ban and producer responsibility requirements. The law makes it illegal to dispose of most electronics in landfills and requires manufacturers of televisions and computer equipment to register with the state and fund recycling programs. Counties are responsible for providing permanent, free collection sites, supported in part by manufacturer fees. The program is administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).
Program Name: North Carolina Electronics Management Program
Year Implemented: 2010 (landfill ban effective July 1, 2011)
Is Producer Responsibility Required? Yes
Covered Products:
Televisions
Desktop and laptop computers
Monitors
Printers
Who Can Recycle:
Households
K–12 public schools
Landfill Ban? Yes – effective July 2011
Key Manufacturer Requirements:
Register annually with NC DEQ
Pay registration fees
Submit annual recycling plans (televisions only)
Label products with the manufacturer’s brand
Provide data on recycling and sales activity
Program Website: https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-section/special-wastes-and-alternative-handling/electronics-management
