South Carolina passed its e-waste recycling law in 2010, establishing a producer responsibility system that requires manufacturers of televisions, computers, and monitors to provide free and convenient recycling options to consumers. A landfill disposal ban followed in 2011, reinforcing the state’s commitment to diverting e-waste from landfills. The program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), which also oversees public education and compliance monitoring.
Program Name: South Carolina Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act
Year Implemented: 2010 (landfill ban effective July 1, 2011)
Is Producer Responsibility Required? Yes
Covered Products:
Televisions
Computers (desktops and laptops)
Computer monitors
Who Can Recycle:
Households
Landfill Ban? Yes – effective July 2011
Key Manufacturer Requirements:
Register annually with SC DHEC
Provide free and convenient recycling to consumers
Submit annual recovery and recycling reports
Comply with performance standards set by the state
Program Website: https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/electronics-recycling/south-carolinas-electronics-recycling-legislation
