State E-Waste Legislation in the U.S.

Producer Responsibility Program

West Virginia has a ban on computers, laptops, computer monitors, and televisions that became effective 1/1/2011.

Manufacturer Operated Program

Under the West Virginia Electronics Recycling Program, manufacturers of covered electronic devices (CEDs) can choose to implement a takeback program for their brand of CEDs from West Virginia consumers or pay a higher annual fee for not implementing a program. If a manufacturer chooses to implement their own takeback program, it must be free to consumers and reasonably convenient which can include a mail-back program, drop off center, or collection event.

Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Televisions

• Program Year

  January 1 to December 31

• Registration Date

  January 1

• Registration Form

  N/A

• Registration Renewal

  N/A

• Registration Fee

  After the initial registration ($10,000 for non-program; $3,000 for a program), manufacturer must pay the following fees: $500 for manufacturers that implement a takeback program, $5,000 for manufacturers that do not implement a takeback program.

• Recycling Plan Due Date

  N/A

• Recycling Plan Form

  N/A

• Reporting Date

  February 15

• Reporting Form

  N/A

Computers, Laptops, Computer Monitors, Televisions

Any entity

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

• Sandra Rogers

• (304) 926-0499 x1004

• sandra.d.rogers@wv.gov