MI SB1137

Establishes eco fee system beginning January 1, 2024, charging retailers for monitors and televisions 7 inches or larger at retail sale, with fees collected and remitted to a nonprofit clearinghouse to fund collection and recycling programs.

Designates a nonprofit clearinghouse organization to oversee covered electronic device (CED) collection programs, compile manufacturer plans into stewardship plans, collect eco fee revenue from retailers, and disburse funds to manufacturers and manufacturer groups based on collection obligations.

Expands definition of covered electronic devices to include 18 categories of items (computers, monitors, televisions, printers, scanners, video game consoles, receivers, keyboards, mice, portable music players) and establishes collection convenience standards requiring minimum collection sites based on county population density.

Requires manufacturers and manufacturer groups to submit annual plans detailing collection methods, recycling facilities, and performance goals, with department approval of stewardship plans at least 60 days before each program year.

Creates registration and fee requirements for manufacturers, collectors, and recyclers; establishes reporting obligations for collection weights by device category; and provides antitrust exemptions for manufacturers and entities participating in the stewardship program.