HB0772 Summary

• Amends the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act to modify registration requirements and fees for recyclers and refurbishers of consumer electronic devices (CEDs) and electronic equipment devices (EEDs).

• Sets registration fees at $2,000 for program year 2010 and $500 annually for facilities processing less than 1,000 tons per year starting in 2011, with annual adjustments based on the Implicit Price Deflator for Gross National Product.

• Requires all recycling or refurbishing facilities to obtain accreditation by R2 Practices, e-Stewards, or equivalent EPA-recognized certification programs beginning in program year 2016, with an exemption for facilities storing cathode ray tube (CRT) glass in storage cells for future retrieval.

• Establishes detailed operational requirements for recyclers and refurbishers including environmental health and safety training, hazardous materials management plans, insurance coverage ($1-5 million depending on operations), annual audits, and data destruction standards.

• Prohibits registered recyclers and refurbishers from charging consumers or local governments fees unless providing financial incentives or premium services, and bans the use of prison labor in any electronic recycling operations.