Pennsylvania previously had a statewide e-waste law — the Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) — enacted in 2010. The law required manufacturers to fund recycling programs and prohibited certain electronics from being landfilled. However, due to mounting operational issues and recycling access problems, the CDRA was repealed in 2022. As of now, Pennsylvania does not have an active statewide e-waste recycling law in place. Electronics disposal is handled inconsistently across municipalities, with some local governments still offering collection services or events.
Program Name: Formerly the Covered Device Recycling Act (repealed)
Year Repealed: 2022
Current Status: ❌ No statewide e-waste law in effect
Covered Products (under former law):
Televisions
Computers and monitors
Printers
Who Can Recycle:
Varies by local program
Landfill Ban? ❌ No longer enforced statewide
Manufacturer Requirements:
None currently required
Current Recycling Access:
Available only through select municipalities or private recyclers
Program Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/electronics-recycling
