MS SB2826

Requires each state agency to develop and implement a policy for managing and selling surplus computer and electronic equipment, with hard drives degaussed and cleared of data within 90 days of replacement.

Allows agencies to offer computers for sale first to primary users (within 30 days) and then to other employees (within 45 days) at prices 10% above depreciated value, or to public schools at 5% above depreciated value.

Establishes the Computer and Electronic Recycling Fund administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, funded by 25% of proceeds from equipment sales, to support recycling research, statewide contracts, and demanufacturing initiatives.

Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to study long-term disposal solutions and may establish rules banning computer and electronic equipment from Mississippi landfills effective no sooner than January 1, 2020.

Allocates sale proceeds as follows: agencies retain 50-60% of proceeds, Office of Surplus Property receives 15-25%, and the Recycling Fund receives 25%.