HB904 Summary

• Expands Hawaii's electronic waste recycling program from computers and televisions to include all electrically powered devices with motors, heating elements, or speakers (effective January 1, 2015), excluding toys, tools, and devices under 12 ounces.

• Establishes manufacturer recycling goals requiring 60% collection and recycling by weight in 2014, increasing to 70-80% for core devices and 30-50% for newly covered devices by 2015-2017.

• Requires manufacturers to register with the department, pay $5,000 annual registration fees, and implement convenient collection programs including staffed drop-off sites, pick-up services, or collection events in each county and populated areas.

• Creates new collector registration requirements ($250 annual fee) and mandates use of third-party certified recyclers meeting R2, e-Stewards, or international environmental standards for safe handling.

• Replaces television manufacturer-specific provisions with broader manufacturer accountability, eliminates market-share allocation formulas, and establishes stricter enforcement with administrative penalties up to $10,000 and per-pound penalties for unmet recycling goals.