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    Electronic Waste Takeback Program

    Contact: Steve Noble 517-284-6589

     

    Electronic Waste Takeback Program The Electronic Waste Takeback Program was established in 2008 as part of a law promoting electronic waste recycling.

    The law requires:

     

    Manufacturers who are selling new TVs and computers in Michigan must: 

    • Register with the Department of Environmental Quality
    • Have an electronic recycling (takeback) program-free and convenient for households and small businesses (less than 10 employees)
    • Maintain a Web site and otherwise inform consumers how to recycle TVs and computers
    • Submit annual information about their takeback program (number of units collected, names of collection or recycling agencies involved)

     

    Retailers must: 

    • Sell ONLY new computers and TVs produced by registered manufacturers
    A retailer may not offer for sale a covered electronic device in the state of Michigan per Section 17303 unless the brand owner of the device is in compliance with the requirements of Act 451, Part 173, Electronics. 

    A covered electronic device includes but is not limited to desktop computers, laptop computers, monitors, tablets, televisions and printers. Here is an explanation of the term Covered Electronic Device.   

    DEQ generates a registered brands list based on registrations received, reviewed and determined to be administratively complete. This is the currently registered brands and the associated manufacturers.  The list is updated 6 times a year as companies complete the registration process outlined by the Michigan Electronics Takeback Program, Act 451, Part 173.
     


    Recyclers of TVs and computers must: 
    • Register with the Department of of Environmental Quality 
    • Comply with federal and state recycling laws 
    • Annually report the amount of recycled material and the names and locations of recycling facilities under their direct control in Michigan who processed the recycled equipment.

     

    Registration Forms:

    Electronic Waste Recycler Registration Form  

    Electronic Manufacturer Registration Form 

     

    FY 2014 information: 

    2014 Registered Recyclers

    2014 Registered Manufacturers

     

     

     

    FY 2013 information: 

    2013 Registered Recyclers

    2013 Registered Manufacturers

     

    FY 2012 information: 

    2012 Registered Recyclers

    2012 Registered Manufacturers  

     

    FY 2011 information:

    2011 Registered Recyclers

    2011 Registered Manufacturers 

    2011 Michigan Computer and Television Takeback Program Descriptions by Brand

     

    FY 2010 information: 

    2010 Registered Recyclers

    2010 Registered Manufacturers

    2010 Michigan Computer and Television Takeback Program Descriptions by Brand 

     

    Additional Information:

    Law: Part 173, Electronics, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Act 451)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Additional Information on Electronic Waste Reuse and Recycling    

    DEQ Report to Legislature on Part 173, Electronic Fees 

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     •  Business, School, Agency, Institutions and Other Regulated Generators of Electronic Waste
     •  Recyclers and Transporters of Electronic Waste
     •  Electronic Waste Conferences and Training Opportunities
     •  Other Electronic Waste Management Resources
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