E-Waste Disposal Laws for Businesses by State (2026)

In many U.S. states, a business cannot legally throw away old computers, monitors, or other electronics.

Eighteen U.S. jurisdictions ban some or all e-waste from landfills: 15 states with e-waste program laws, Washington, DC, Colorado, and New Hampshire.

In most states, the state e-waste recycling program serves only households, schools, and small organizations, so a mid-size or large business usually has to use a recycler instead.

Before a business retires laptops, servers, or monitors, the business needs two answers: whether the state bans e-waste disposal, and whether the state program will take the load.

This guide gives both answers for every state with e-waste rules, verified September 24, 2026. Businesses above their state’s program limit can talk to Human-I-T’s team about compliant pickup.

Key takeaways
E-waste laws by state: table (2026)
What state e-waste laws mean for businesses
State-by-state e-waste laws for businesses
Recent and upcoming e-waste law changes (2025–2028)
Common mistakes about state e-waste laws
States with no e-waste program law
Frequently asked questions

Key takeaways

Twenty-five U.S. states and the District of Columbia have an e-waste program law as of September 2026, and the other 25 states have no e-waste program law.
Fifteen states with e-waste program laws and the District of Columbia ban some or all e-waste from disposal, and Colorado and New Hampshire also have disposal bans without an e-waste program law.
Most state e-waste programs serve only households, schools, and small organizations, so a mid-size or large business usually cannot use its state e-waste program.
California’s e-waste program covers all generators, including large businesses, and Hawaii’s e-waste program covers a very broad group that includes businesses.
New York’s e-waste program is free for for-profit businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees, and New York lets manufacturers charge larger businesses.
Federal universal-waste rules (40 CFR Part 273) cover items such as batteries in every U.S. state, and federal hazardous-waste rules can apply to e-waste components such as CRT glass.

E-waste laws by state: table (2026)

Twenty-eight U.S. jurisdictions have an e-waste program law, an e-waste disposal ban, or both: 25 states with program laws, the District of Columbia, Colorado, and New Hampshire. Each year in the table is the year of the law or the ban.

State	E-waste program law (year)	E-waste disposal ban?	Does the state program cover businesses?
California	Electronic Waste Recycling Act (2003)	Yes. E-waste is presumed hazardous and cannot go in the trash	Yes. All generators
Colorado	None	Yes. Broad device ban (2013)	No. No state program
Connecticut	PA 07-189 (2007)	Yes. Consumer-type devices, any person (2011)	No. Households only
District of Columbia	D.C. Law 20-154 (2014)	Yes. All persons (2018)	Yes. Small businesses and small nonprofits, plus households
Hawaii	HRS ch. 339D (2008), amended 2025	No	Yes. Very broad coverage
Illinois	Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (2017), amended 2025	Yes. Landfill and incineration (2019)	No through 2026 (residents only). From 2027, yes for anyone delivering 7 or fewer devices
Indiana	IC 13-20.5 (2009)	Yes. Households, small businesses, and public schools (2011)	Yes. Indiana-based small businesses that meet the state’s size tests, including 100 or fewer employees
Maine	38 M.R.S. §1610 (2004)	Yes. CRTs and LCDs	Yes. Businesses and nonprofits with 100 or fewer employees
Maryland	HB 575 (2005), permanent 2007	No	Depends on the county
Michigan	NREPA Part 173 (2008)	No	Yes. 10 or fewer employees
Minnesota	Minn. Stat. §115A.1310 (2007)	Yes. CRTs only (2006)	No. Households only
Missouri	RSMo §260.1050 (2008)	No	No. Households, including home businesses. Computers and monitors only
New Hampshire	None	Yes. Expanded July 1, 2025	No. No state program
New Jersey	N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.94 (2008)	Yes. All persons (2011)	Yes. Fewer than 50 full-time employees
New York	Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (2010)	Yes. All persons (phased in 2011 to 2015)	Yes. Free under 50 full-time employees (nonprofits under 75). Larger businesses can be charged
North Carolina	N.C.G.S. §130A-309.130 (2007)	Yes. Household-scoped (2011)	No. Households (including home businesses) and nonprofits with fewer than 10 employees
Oklahoma	OCERA (2008)	No	No. Households only
Oregon	Oregon E-Cycles (2007), amended 2023	Yes. Computers, monitors, and TVs (2010)	Yes. 10 or fewer employees, or anyone with 7 or fewer devices
Pennsylvania	Covered Device Recycling Act (2010)	Yes. All persons (2013)	Yes. 50 or fewer employees
Rhode Island	R.I.G.L. §23-24.10 (2006)	Yes. All persons (2009)	No. Households and K-12 schools
South Carolina	S.C. Code §48-60 (2010)	Yes. Consumer-scoped (2011)	No. Households only
Texas	HB 2714 (2007) and SB 329 (2011)	No statewide ban	No. Households only
Utah	SB 184 (2011), amended 2025	No	No
Vermont	Vermont E-Cycles, Act 79 (2010)	Yes. Broad device list (2011)	Yes. 10 or fewer employees, or anyone with 7 or fewer devices
Virginia	Computer Recovery and Recycling Act (2008)	No	No
Washington	E-Cycle Washington (2006)	No. Battery ban from July 1, 2027	Yes. Fewer than 50 employees
West Virginia	SB 746 (2008)	No statewide ban since 2016. County option	Yes. Small-to-medium businesses, per ERCC
Wisconsin	E-Cycle Wisconsin, Act 50 (2009)	Yes. Includes incinerators (2010)	No. Households and K-12 schools

What state e-waste laws mean for businesses

In most states, the state e-waste program does not take a company’s full e-waste load. Take these steps before you plan an e-waste cleanout:

Compare your headcount to your state’s program limit. Business limits run from 10 or fewer employees (Michigan, Oregon, Vermont) to 100 or fewer employees (Indiana, Maine).
Check whether your state’s disposal ban covers your business. In most ban states, the ban applies to any person, including a business that the state program does not serve.
Plan to use a recycler if your business is above the program limit.
Check the federal rules for batteries and CRT glass in every state.

Human-I-T picks up business technology nationwide. Pickup is free for most locations and usually happens within 2 weeks. Human-I-T also accepts small volumes by shipping. Human-I-T provides NAID AAA- and ISO-certified data sanitization that follows NIST 800-88. Drives that cannot be wiped are physically destroyed. Human-I-T issues serialized data destruction certificates. Human-I-T refurbishes donated technology for underserved communities. To schedule a pickup, fill out the form at the end of this post or visit Human-I-T’s e-waste services.

State-by-state e-waste laws for businesses

Each state section lists the state e-waste law, disposal ban, program coverage, and state agency, as of September 24, 2026.

California e-waste laws for businesses

California presumes e-waste is hazardous waste, so no California business can put e-waste in the trash, and the California e-waste program covers all generators.

Law: Electronic Waste Recycling Act, SB 20 (2003).
Disposal ban: Yes. California hazardous-waste law presumes e-waste is hazardous and manages e-waste as universal waste.
Program covers: All generators, including businesses of any size.
State agencies: Department of Toxic Substances Control and CalRecycle
Latest change: SB 1215 added products with embedded batteries on January 1, 2026.

SB 568 (2023) requires 60 days’ advance notice to DTSC before e-waste is exported to a foreign country. The same notice rule covers e-waste shipped out of state for later foreign export.

Colorado e-waste laws for businesses

Colorado bans a broad list of electronic devices from disposal, but Colorado has no state e-waste program for businesses.

Law: No e-waste program law. Colorado’s 2025–26 battery laws are separate.
Disposal ban: Yes. C.R.S. §25-17-303 (SB 12-133), in effect since July 1, 2013. A county with no recycling service can opt out for 2 years.
Program covers: No state program.
State agency: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Connecticut e-waste laws for businesses

Connecticut bans consumer-type electronic devices from disposal by any person, including businesses, but the Connecticut e-waste program serves households only.

Law: PA 07-189, CGS §22a-629 to §22a-640 (2007).
Disposal ban: Yes. CGS §22a-636 (2011), for consumer-type devices from any person.
Program covers: Households only.
State agency: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

District of Columbia e-waste laws for businesses

The District of Columbia bans all persons, including businesses, from disposing of e-waste, but the DC e-waste program serves only households, small businesses, and small nonprofits.

Law: Sustainable Solid Waste Management Amendment Act, D.C. Law 20-154 (2014).
Disposal ban: Yes. D.C. Code §8-1041.07 (2018), for all persons.
Program covers: Households, small businesses, and small nonprofits (§8-1041.01(6)).
State agency: Department of Energy and Environment
2025 status: No manufacturer registered for DC’s 2025 events. Mail-back was still open.

A DC business that is not a small business cannot use the DC program, but the DC ban still applies to that business. A DC ban violation is a Class 3 infraction, with a fine of $500 for a first violation, $1,000 for a second, $2,000 for a third, and $4,000 for a fourth or later violation. Each day counts as a separate violation (16 DCMR §4013.3, §3201.1(c); 20 DCMR 4103).

Hawaii e-waste laws for businesses

Hawaii has no e-waste disposal ban, and the Hawaii e-waste program covers a very broad group that includes businesses.

Law: HRS chapter 339D (2008).
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: A very broad group, including businesses.
State agency: Hawaii Department of Health
Latest change: Act 162 (2025) added more device types.

Illinois e-waste laws for businesses

Illinois bans all persons from sending e-waste to landfills or incinerators, and from program year 2027 the Illinois e-waste program takes devices from anyone who delivers 7 or fewer, including small businesses.

Law: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, 415 ILCS 151, PA 100-433 (2017).
Disposal ban: Yes. 415 ILCS 151/1-83 (2019), landfill and incineration, for all persons.
Program covers: Residents only through 2026. From program year 2027, anyone who delivers 7 or fewer devices.
State agency: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Latest change: PA 104-274 (2025) opens the program to small loads from 2027 and ends the program on December 31, 2031.

From 2027, an Illinois business with more than 7 devices still needs a recycler, and the Illinois ban still applies to that load. The older Illinois law, 415 ILCS 150, was a separate law that sunset on January 1, 2020.

Indiana e-waste laws for businesses

Indiana bans disposal of e-waste from households, small businesses, and public schools, and the Indiana e-waste program serves Indiana-based small businesses that meet the state’s size tests, including 100 or fewer employees.

Law: IC 13-20.5 (2009).
Disposal ban: Yes. IC 13-20.5-10 (2011), for e-waste from households, small businesses, and public schools.
Program covers: Indiana-based small businesses that meet the state’s size tests, including 100 or fewer employees.
State agency: Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Maine e-waste laws for businesses

Maine bans CRTs and LCDs from disposal by all persons, and the Maine e-waste program serves businesses and nonprofits with 100 or fewer employees.

Law: 38 M.R.S. §1610 (2004).
Disposal ban: Yes. CRTs under §1306(4). LCDs under the Maine mercury law, §1663.
Program covers: Households, K-12 schools, and businesses and nonprofits with 100 or fewer employees (§1610(2)(B-2)).
State agency: Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Maryland e-waste laws for businesses

Maryland has no e-waste disposal ban, and Maryland e-waste program coverage for businesses depends on the county.

Law: HB 575 (2005), made permanent in 2007.
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: Depends on the county. Maryland uses a manufacturer registration-fee model.
State agency: Maryland Department of the Environment

Michigan e-waste laws for businesses

Michigan has no e-waste disposal ban, and the Michigan e-waste program serves a business only if the business has 10 or fewer employees.

Law: NREPA Part 173, PA 394 (2008).
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: Businesses with 10 or fewer employees (MCL 324.17301(o)).
State agency: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

A Michigan business with more than 10 employees needs a recycler for its e-waste. Michigan’s 2022 solid-waste package, 2022 PA 245, took effect in 2023 and did not add an e-waste ban.

Minnesota e-waste laws for businesses

Minnesota bans only CRTs from disposal, and the Minnesota e-waste program serves households only.

Law: Minn. Stat. §115A.1310 (2007).
Disposal ban: Yes, CRTs only. §115A.9565 (2006), for all persons.
Program covers: Households only.
State agency: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Missouri e-waste laws for businesses

Missouri has no e-waste disposal ban, and the Missouri e-waste program serves households, including home businesses, for computers and monitors only.

Law: RSMo §260.1050 (2008).
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: Households, including home businesses. Computers and monitors only.
State agency: Missouri Department of Natural Resources

New Hampshire e-waste laws for businesses

New Hampshire bans a listed set of electronic devices and lithium-ion batteries from disposal, but New Hampshire has no e-waste program law for businesses.

Law: No e-waste program law. The disposal ban is RSA 149-M:27.
Disposal ban: Yes. Since July 1, 2025, under HB 1386 (2024), the ban covers computers, monitors, peripherals, printers, CRT devices, TVs, wireless phones, copiers, fax machines, video display devices, video players and recorders, and lithium-ion batteries.
Program covers: No state program.
State agency: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

New Jersey e-waste laws for businesses

New Jersey bans all persons from disposing of e-waste, and the New Jersey e-waste program serves businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees.

Law: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.94 (2008), amended by P.L.2016 c.87 (signed January 2017).
Disposal ban: Yes. N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.109 (2011), for all persons.
Program covers: Businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees, schools, and state and local government.
State agency: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

New York e-waste laws for businesses

New York bans all persons, including businesses, from disposing of e-waste, and the New York e-waste program is free for for-profit businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees.

Law: Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, ECL Article 27, Title 26 (2010).
Disposal ban: Yes. ECL §27-2611, phased in from 2011 to 2015, for all persons.
Program covers for free: Individuals, for-profits with fewer than 50 full-time employees, nonprofits with fewer than 75 full-time employees, and public entities (ECL §27-2605).
State agency: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Manufacturers can charge a larger New York business that uses the program. ECL §71-2729 sets the New York penalties. A consumer who violates the New York ban faces up to $100. Any other person, including a business, faces up to $250 per violation. A manufacturer or facility faces $1,000, then $2,500, then $5,000 for violations within 12 months. A retailer faces $250, then $500, then $1,000.

North Carolina e-waste laws for businesses

North Carolina’s e-waste disposal ban covers only devices from households and nonprofits with fewer than 10 employees, so for-profit business e-waste falls outside the North Carolina ban.

Law: N.C.G.S. §130A-309.130 (2007).
Disposal ban: Yes, household-scoped. §130A-309.10(f) (2011), plus an incinerator ban.
Program covers: Households, including home businesses, and nonprofits with fewer than 10 employees.
State agency: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

The North Carolina ban uses “no person” wording, but the definitions in §130A-309.131 limit the ban to devices discarded by households or by nonprofits with fewer than 10 employees. A for-profit North Carolina business is outside the ban and, unless it is a home business, outside the program.

Oklahoma e-waste laws for businesses

Oklahoma has no e-waste disposal ban, and the Oklahoma e-waste program serves households only, for computers and monitors.

Law: OCERA, 27A O.S. §2-11-601 (2008).
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: Households only. Computers and monitors, not TVs.
State agency: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality

Oregon e-waste laws for businesses

Oregon bans computers, monitors, and TVs from disposal, and the Oregon E-Cycles program serves businesses with 10 or fewer employees and anyone with 7 or fewer devices.

Law: Oregon E-Cycles, HB 2626 (2007), amended by HB 3220 (2023).
Disposal ban: Yes. ORS 459.247 (2010), for computers, monitors, and TVs.
Program covers: Businesses and nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees (ORS 459A.305(5)), and anyone with 7 or fewer devices.
State agency: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Latest change: On January 1, 2026, HB 3220 moved Oregon E-Cycles to producer responsibility organizations and widened the list of devices that are free to recycle. HB 3220 did not widen the Oregon ban.

Pennsylvania e-waste laws for businesses

Pennsylvania bans all persons from disposing of e-waste, and the Pennsylvania e-waste program serves businesses with 50 or fewer employees.

Law: Covered Device Recycling Act, Act 108 (2010).
Disposal ban: Yes. 35 P.S. §6031.506 (Act §506), 2013, for all persons.
Program covers: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees (Act §102). Businesses with 51 or more employees are not covered.
State agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

A Pennsylvania business with 51 or more employees cannot use the Pennsylvania program, but the Pennsylvania ban still applies. A Pennsylvania business of that size needs a recycler for its e-waste.

Rhode Island e-waste laws for businesses

Rhode Island bans all persons from disposing of e-waste, but the Rhode Island e-waste program serves only households and K-12 schools.

Law: R.I.G.L. §23-24.10 (2006), amended in 2008 to add take-back.
Disposal ban: Yes. §23-24.10-5 (2009), for all persons.
Program covers: Households and K-12 schools.
State agency: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

South Carolina e-waste laws for businesses

South Carolina bans consumer e-waste from disposal, and the South Carolina e-waste program serves households only.

Law: S.C. Code §48-60 (2010), amended in 2014 and 2022.
Disposal ban: Yes, consumer-scoped. §48-60-90 (2011). South Carolina landfills must refuse loads with more than an incidental amount of covered devices (§48-60-90(B)).
Program covers: Households only.
State agency: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

Texas e-waste laws for businesses

Texas has no statewide e-waste disposal ban, and the Texas e-waste programs serve households only.

Law: HB 2714 for computers (2007) and SB 329 for televisions (2011).
Disposal ban: No statewide ban.
Program covers: Households, for personal or home-business use.
State agency: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

A Texas business needs a recycler for its e-waste, unless the devices come from home-business use. Federal universal-waste rules still cover batteries from Texas businesses, and federal hazardous-waste rules can apply to CRT glass.

Utah e-waste laws for businesses

Utah has no e-waste disposal ban, and the Utah e-waste law does not create a state program for businesses.

Law: SB 184 (2011).
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: No business coverage. The Utah law requires reporting and education.
State agency: Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
Latest change: SB 217 (2025) added collection events and state education.

Vermont e-waste laws for businesses

Vermont bans a broad list of electronic devices from disposal, and Vermont E-Cycles serves businesses with 10 or fewer employees and anyone with 7 or fewer devices.

Law: Vermont E-Cycles, Act 79 (2010).
Disposal ban: Yes. 10 V.S.A. §6621a (2011), broad device list, for all persons.
Program covers: Businesses with 10 or fewer employees (10 V.S.A. §7551(9)), and anyone with 7 or fewer devices.
State agency: Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Virginia e-waste laws for businesses

Virginia has no e-waste disposal ban, and the Virginia e-waste law does not create a program for businesses.

Law: Computer Recovery and Recycling Act (2008).
Disposal ban: No.
Program covers: No business coverage. The law covers computers and monitors only and allows no fees.
State agency: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Enforcement: Only the Virginia Attorney General enforces the Virginia law.

Washington e-waste laws for businesses

Washington has no e-waste disposal ban as of September 2026, and the E-Cycle Washington program serves businesses with fewer than 50 employees.

Law: E-Cycle Washington, RCW 70A.500 (2006).
Disposal ban: No. A battery disposal ban starts July 1, 2027, under RCW 70A.555.
Program covers: Businesses with fewer than 50 employees, small governments, charities, and school districts (RCW 70A.500.020).
State agency: Washington State Department of Ecology

West Virginia e-waste laws for businesses

West Virginia has no statewide e-waste disposal ban, and the West Virginia e-waste program serves small-to-medium businesses, per ERCC.

Law: SB 746, W. Va. Code §§22-15A-24 to 22-15A-29 (2008).
Disposal ban: No statewide ban. HB 4540 (2016) repealed the 2010 ban (§22-15A-22, SB 398). A West Virginia county can keep the ban locally.
Program covers: Small-to-medium businesses, per ERCC.
State agency: West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Wisconsin e-waste laws for businesses

Wisconsin bans e-waste from disposal, including incineration, but the E-Cycle Wisconsin program serves only households and K-12 schools.

Law: E-Cycle Wisconsin, 2009 Act 50, Wis. Stat. §287.17 (2009).
Disposal ban: Yes. §287.07(5) (2010), including incinerators, for all persons.
Program covers: Households and K-12 schools.
State agency: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Latest change: 2025 Act 170 adds a battery disposal ban from January 1, 2028.

Recent and upcoming e-waste law changes (2025–2028)

Eight state e-waste law changes have dates from 2025 to 2028, and no state passed a new e-waste program law from 2023 to 2026.

July 1, 2025, New Hampshire: HB 1386 (2024) expanded the disposal ban to more devices and lithium-ion batteries.
2025, Hawaii: Act 162 added more device types.
2025, Utah: SB 217 added collection events and state education.
January 1, 2026, Oregon: HB 3220 moved Oregon E-Cycles to producer responsibility organizations.
January 1, 2026, California: SB 1215 added products with embedded batteries.
Program year 2027, Illinois: PA 104-274 opens the program to anyone who delivers 7 or fewer devices.
July 1, 2027, Washington: A battery disposal ban starts under RCW 70A.555.
January 1, 2028, Wisconsin: A battery disposal ban starts under 2025 Act 170.

Minnesota bill HF 4997 was introduced on April 16, 2026, and was not enacted. Massachusetts ended its formal session on July 31, 2026, with no e-waste producer law.

Common mistakes about state e-waste laws

Three facts about state e-waste laws are easy to get wrong:

Texas has no statewide e-waste disposal ban as of September 2026.
Arkansas authorized an e-waste ban in 2010, but the Arkansas environmental agency (ADEQ) confirms the ban was never put in place.
The NCSL e-waste page was last updated on September 17, 2018. ERCC and state agency pages give current law.

States with no e-waste program law

Twenty-five U.S. states have no e-waste program law as of September 2026: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

Three of the 25 states without an e-waste program law have a disposal rule. Colorado and New Hampshire have e-waste disposal bans by statute. Massachusetts bans only CRTs from disposal, by regulation (310 CMR 19.017, 2000).

Federal universal-waste rules still cover batteries from businesses in the 25 states with no e-waste program law, and federal hazardous-waste rules can apply to CRT glass.

Frequently asked questions

Can my business throw away old computers?

In most U.S. states with an e-waste disposal ban, a business cannot throw away old computers. Fifteen program states, DC, Colorado, and New Hampshire have disposal bans. North Carolina and South Carolina limit their bans to consumer devices, and Minnesota bans only CRTs. Federal universal-waste rules also cover computer batteries in every state.

Which states ban e-waste from landfills?

Fifteen states with e-waste program laws and the District of Columbia ban e-waste from disposal: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin, and DC. Colorado and New Hampshire also ban e-waste without a program law. Minnesota bans only CRTs.

Can my business use a state e-waste recycling program?

Most state e-waste programs serve only households, schools, and small organizations, so most mid-size and large businesses cannot use them. California covers all generators, and Hawaii’s coverage is very broad. New York serves larger businesses, but manufacturers can charge them. From 2027, Illinois serves anyone who delivers 7 or fewer devices.

Is e-waste universal waste?

E-waste is universal waste in California, where state law presumes e-waste is hazardous and manages e-waste as universal waste. Federal universal-waste rules (40 CFR Part 273) cover certain items such as batteries in every state. Federal hazardous-waste rules can apply to components such as CRT glass. A business outside California should check its state law and the federal rules.

Which agency runs my state’s e-waste program?

In most states, a state environmental agency runs the e-waste program. Examples are DTSC and CalRecycle in California, DEC in New York, TCEQ in Texas, EGLE in Michigan, and DOEE in DC. Virginia is different: only the Virginia Attorney General enforces the Virginia law. Each state section on this page links to the state agency.

What is the fine for breaking an e-waste disposal ban?

E-waste ban fines vary by state, and this page lists verified amounts for New York and DC only. In New York, a business faces up to $250 per violation under ECL §71-2729. In DC, the fine is $500 for a first violation, rising to $4,000 for a fourth or later. Each day counts as a separate DC violation.

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