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Electronic Waste
Electronic Waste
Michigan’s electronic recycling law passed in 2008 to address concerns about the large number of consumer electronics that were entering the market and the waste stream. These electronics may contain harmful toxins, many with reuse potential. The law was implemented to properly manage these devices and help protect the public from potential release of these toxins.
Part 173 aims to protect human health and natural resources across the state through sustainable materials management practices. The electronic recycling law is an extended producer responsibility style law, which means it places responsibility on the manufacturers of electronic devices to support proper management of these materials.
Through this program, the state’s goals are to:
- Keeping harmful toxins out of the water
- Decreasing demand for harvesting virgin material
- Diverting commodities from landfills
- Promoting recycling in Michigan
*Businesses focused materials are regulated as Universal Wastes under Part 111 of Act 451, as amended.
The Rural Electronics Recycling Grant Program has a total of $250,000 available for grants in fiscal year 2024. The primary objectives of the Grant Program is to provide ongoing support for permanent electronics recycling collection sites, reduce the cost of collection events in underserved (rural) portions of Michigan and support Michigan based electronics recycler with operational efficiency updates.
Michigan Electronics Recycling Facilities Web Map
Locations of registered Electronics Recycling Facilities. These facilities recycle unwanted electronics from residential and commercial sources. They are not necessarily open to the public to drop off material. Additional Materials Management Facilities can also be found on this web map.
Launch the interactive mapElectronic Waste Takeback Program
The Michigan Electronic Waste Take Back Program assures that consumers in the state have convenient access to proper reuse and recycling of unwanted electronics.
Electronic Transporters, Facilities, and Other Generators
Any company that handles, stores, or processes unwanted electronics has regulatory duties associated with that material.
Electronic waste disposal
When you get new electronics like TVs, computers, or smartphones, it's important to know how to safely get rid of your old ones.
Lithium-Ion battery safety tips
Learn how to properly dispose and take care of lithium ion batteries.
EGLE battery taping video shorts
Learn how to prepare your old batteries for safe transport for recycling or disposal.
Donating old or unwanted electronic devices
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Delete the Data
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Is it hazardous?
Managing electronic waste can be as simple as remembering the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
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Reduce
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Reuse
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Recycle