Electronic Product Management: Implementing the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003

Local Government Information

The California Integrated Waste Management Board has adopted regulations to implement portions of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. This landmark legislation established a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes. A key element of the Act that affects local governments is the availability of recovery and recycling payments to approved participants for certain collection and recycling activities. All parties are encouraged to familiarize themselves with both the statute and regulations.

Resources

• Application for Approval and Other Useful Documents
  This collection of forms can be used by prospective and approved participants to help comply with regulatory requirements regarding recordkeeping, data collection, claims preparation, etc.
• Best Management Practices and Other Publications
  CIWMB publications developed to provide guidance to local governments who are handling e-waste.
• List of Approved Collectors and Recyclers
  This page provides information about the list of participating approved collectors and recyclers and links to a search tool for finding approved participant identification numbers and contact information This tool is intended for use by organizations seeking to conduct business with each other within the context of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 system. It is not intended as a general locator of reuse and recycling opportunities. If you are simply looking for facilities or organizations that accept electronic equipment for reuse or recycling, please visit the Electronic Product Management Directory.
• E-Waste Updates: An E-Mail Newsletter
  The CIWMB is committed to keeping stakeholders apprised of developments in its work to implement the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. To this end, the CIWMB will send out regular e-mail messages to subscribed interested parties.

Note: If you are looking for facilities or organizations that accept a full range of electronic equipment for reuse or recycling, please visit the Electronic Product Management Directory.

As the Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), works to implement this important legislation, more information will be available through this website. Note that any guidance provided by the CIWMB should not substitute for careful reading of the original statute or subsequent regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to check back often, or subscribe to an e-mail newsletter to be kept apprised of developments and events.

Last updated: June 13, 2008