HB1640 Summary

• Expands Hawaii's electronic device recycling law from televisions only to all electronic devices (computers, monitors, portable computers, and televisions with screens 9 inches or larger).

• Establishes manufacturer recycling goals requiring collection and recycling of 50% (2023), 60% (2024), and 70% (2025) by weight of their devices sold in Hawaii two years prior.

• Requires manufacturers and collectors to register with the Department of Health, maintain records for five years, and submit annual reports on sales and recycling activities.

• Mandates convenient collection services in each county and zip code area with population over 25,000, including staffed drop-off sites, pick-up services, or collection events at least monthly.

• Increases manufacturer registration fees from $2,500 to $5,000 annually and sets collector registration fees at $250 annually; raises penalty for missed recycling goals from $0.50 to $1.50 per pound.