Texas does not operate a single comprehensive state-run e-waste program but instead enforces two separate manufacturer-operated recycling laws: one for computer equipment and another for televisions. While there is no statewide landfill ban, both programs require manufacturers to offer free and convenient takeback of their own branded products to households. The programs are overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and recycling is accessible primarily through manufacturer websites, mail-back programs, and limited local drop-off sites.
Program Name: Texas Computer Equipment Recycling Program & Television Equipment Recycling Program
Year Implemented: 2008 (computers), 2011 (televisions)
Is Producer Responsibility Required? ✅ Yes (manufacturer-operated)
Covered Products:
Computers and laptops
Monitors
Keyboards, mice, and peripherals
Televisions
Who Can Recycle:
Households (consumers only)
Landfill Ban? ❌ No
Key Manufacturer Requirements:
Offer free and convenient takeback for covered products
Submit annual registration and recycling reports to TCEQ
Post recycling info clearly on company websites
Program Website: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/industry/e-recycling/e-recycling-regs.html
