Primary Contact
David Mrgich
dave.mrgich@maryland.gov
800-633-6101 ext 3314
Alternate Contact(s)
Law ComponentAction Item/Answer
Annual Manufacturer Fee Deadline March 1
A manufacturer who has not registered AND paid the appropriate registration fee is not considered registered and open to enforcement actions.
Annual Manufacturer Registration Deadline March 1
A manufacturer who has not registered AND paid the appropriate registration fee is not considered registered and open to enforcement actions.
Collection Fees No
Fees are up to the individual County. Not allowed by manufacturers if they wish to be eligible for reduced registion fee.
Collection Limit/Requirements None
Collector or Municipal Plan Required No
Collector Registration Required No
Covered Entities Manufacturers, Retailers
Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream Ban No
Enforcement Authority for Sale of Unregistered Products Yes
Manufacturers and retailers who fail to comply with the Maryland's eCycling law are subject to a civil penalty, not exceeding $10,000, and an administrative penalty up to $10,000 for each violation (each day a violation occurs is a separate violation), but not exceeding $100,000. In addition, MDE may assess against any retailer that violates the law a fine up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding $10,000 total.
ERCC EcycleRegistration Accepted No
Initial Manufacturer Registration/Fee Required Yes
$10,000 for a manufacturer that sold at least 1,000 CEDs in Maryland in the prior year, $5,000 for a manufacturer that sold at least 100 but not more than 999 CEDs in Maryland in the prior year, and there is no registration fee for a manufacturer who sold less than 100 CEDs in Maryland in the prior year.
Link to State Annual Report http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/Pages/LandPublications.aspx
Under "Recycling ans Solid Waste Management" titled Maryland Solid Waste Management and Diversion Report.
Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits No
Manufacturer Notice To Retailers No
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan No
A Manufacturers Covered Electronic Device Takeback Program is not required, but registration fees are higher for manufacturers that do not implement one.
Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal No
Manufacturer Registration Required Yes
Manufacturer Reports Deadline March 1
One year after the implementation of the program and each year thereafter, a report on the implementation of the program must be provided.
Manufacturer Shortfall Fees No
Manufacturer State Registration List https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/registeredmanu.aspx
Market Share No
Modification Forms Required For Changes to Existing Manufacturer Registrations No
Paper Manufacturer Registrations Accepted Yes
Pounds Collection Target/Obligation for Manufacturers none
Primary Contact David Mrgich
dave.mrgich@maryland.gov
800-633-6101 ext 3314
Product Labeling Required Yes
Products Covered Cell Phones, Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets, Televisions
A covered electronic device (CED) means a computer or video display device with a screen that is grea ter than 4 inches measured diagonally. A CED does not include a video display device that is part of a motor vehicle or that is contained within a household appliance or commercial, industrial, or medical equipment (e.g., video display device that is contained within a MRI machine, control panel, cash register, clothes washer, clothes dryer, refrigerator, refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, conventional oven or range, dishwasher, room air-conditioner, dehumidifier, air purifier, etc.).
Recycler Application or Registration Fee $0.00
Recycler Application or Registration Required No
Regulations
No regulations. Law available at: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/ecycling.aspx
Screen Sizes Accepted Greater than 4 inches
State Ewaste Recycling Law Yes
State Program Year January 1 - January 1
Statute https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/ecycling.aspx
Target Type N/A
Written Notice About Recycler/Collector (Municipal) Relationship No
  


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