Senate Bill 922 - Electronic Waste Recycling Program Summary

• Expands covered electronic devices (CEDs) to include computers, tablets, printers, and televisions, replacing the previous separate "covered computer" and "covered video display device" categories.

• Requires manufacturers to register annually with the Department of Environmental Quality and submit stewardship plans detailing collection methods, recycling processes, and consumer education efforts; registration fees range from $1,000 to $5,000 based on sales volume and recycling performance through October 1, 2021.

• Establishes certification requirements for recyclers under e-Stewards or R2 standards (with exemptions for facilities pursuing certification or meeting ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 standards) and requires recyclers to post bonds covering site closure costs.

• Creates new registration requirements for collectors and requires adherence to "ERCC Collection Site Best Practices"; manufacturers must accept all CEDs that reach end-of-life through takeback programs, with convenient collection options including mail, local sites, collection events, or retailers.

• Establishes an electronic waste recycling fund to support department administration and grants to local units of government and nonprofits; creates an advisory council to recommend program improvements including potential expansion to smartphones and landfill disposal bans.