State Detail

North Carolina

Primary Contact

John Patrone
john.patrone@ncdenr.gov
336-776-9673

Alternate Contact

Adam Ulishney
adam.ulishney@ncdenr.gov
919-707-8210

Law Component	Action Item/Answer	Notes
Products Banned From Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream	CRT Monitor, CRT TV, Desktops, Flat Panel/LCD Monitors, Flat Panel/LCD TV, Laptops, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners
Products Covered	Desktops, Game Consoles, Laptops, Monitors, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners, Tablets, Televisions, Virtual Reality Headsets
Covered Entities	Household/Consumer, Non-profits with fewer than 10 employees
Market Share Applicable Products	Televisions
Regulations	https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/electronics
Link to State Annual Report	https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/electronics#annual-reporting
Statute	https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390436&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement	N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.130 through 130A-309.142
Recycler Application or Registration Fee	$0.00
State Program Year	July 1 - June 30
Annual Manufacturer Fee Deadline	June 30	TV Annual fees: $2,500; CE Annual fees: Level I: $15,000; Level II: $7,500; Level III: $2,500; June 30: Annual Renewal Registration Fee due for Television Manufacturers; July 1: Annual Renewal Registration Fee due for Computer Manufacturers
Annual Manufacturer Registration Deadline	June 30	TV Annual fees: $2,500; CE Annual fees: Level I: $15,000; Level II: $7,500; Level III: $2,500; June 30: Annual Renewal Registration Fee due for Television Manufacturers; July 1: Annual Renewal Registration Fee due for Computer Manufacturers
Annual Manufacturer Fee Deadline	July 1	TV Annual fees: $2,500; CE Annual fees: Level I: $15,000; Level II: $7,500; Level III: $2,500; June 30: Annual Renewal Registration Fee due for Television Manufacturers; July 1: Annual Renewal Registration Fee due for Computer Manufacturers
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline	October 1	TV: collections during program year reported Oct. 1; CE: 90 days after registration
Manufacturer Reports Deadline	October 1
Alternate Contact	Adam Ulishney adam.ulishney@ncdenr.gov 919-707-8210
Retailer Requirements	Before selling retailers must confirm that CE and TVs are labeled with the manufacturer's brand and that the manufacturer is in compliance with NC laws. A compliance list is maintained on the NCDEQ website. The retailer can be held in violation of the Program Rule if selling out of compliance manufacturer device(s).
Collection Limit/Requirements	Depending on the plan instituted by the manufacturer, there may be limits on the brands and types of electronics taken at collection sites/events.
Primary Contact	John Patrone john.patrone@ncdenr.gov 336-776-9673
Manufacturer Shortfall Fees	No	Can be held in violation of the program rules though.
Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits	No	TV: yes. CE: no. NC sets recycling requirement based on national market share percentage of estimated returns
Paper Manufacturer Registrations Accepted	No
Recycler Application or Registration Required	No
Collection Fees	No	A fee cannot be charged for recycling TVs. Computer plans may charge fees to recycle other types of electronic equipment that do not constitute discarded computer equipment.
Manufacturer Notice To Retailers	No
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline Notes	None
Screen Sizes Accepted	TV: screen 9" or larger
Pounds Collection Target for Manufacturers	TVs only	TVs only, based on prior collection and set by agency
Target Type	TVs only, based on prior collection and set by agency
Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream Ban	Yes
Written Notice About Recycler/Collector (Municipal) Relationship	Yes	This information is required for the local government to be eligible for the annual fund disbursement.
Collector Registration Required	Yes
Collector or Municipal Plan Required	Yes	A local government is only required to have a Electronics Management Plan if they are seeking funding from the Electronics Management Fund.
Market Share	Yes	National TV market share data is used to determine TV recycling obilgations
Modification Forms Required For Changes to Existing Manufacturer Registrations	Yes	Resubmissions of annual forms are required if there are changes mid-year.
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan	Yes	Manufacturers must provide an electronic waste acceptance program to consumers, which must, at a minimum: -Be provided at no cost to consumers. -Provide for the convenient collection, handling and recycling or reuse of electronic waste. -Accept electronic waste for collection. -Provide a public education program. -Provide information to retailers. -Properly label CEE -Comply with disposal ban. -Submit an annual report form; annual reporting fee; and recycling surcharge (if applicable). -Maintain records.
Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal	Yes	TV: Yes; CE: No
Enforcement Authority for Sale of Unregistered Products	Yes
Initial Manufacturer Registration/Fee Required	Yes	TV Initial year fee: $2,500; CE Initial year fees are as follows: Level I: $15,000; Level II: $10,000; Level III: $10,000
Product Labeling Required	Yes
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan	Yes	Manufacturers must provide an electronic waste acceptance program to consumers, which must, at a minimum: -Be provided at no cost to consumers. -Provide for the convenient collection, handling and recycling or reuse of electronic waste. -Accept electronic waste for collection. -Provide a public education program. -Provide information to retailers. -Properly label TV and CE -Comply with disposal ban. -Submit an annual report form; annual reporting fee, and Maintain records.
ERCC EcycleRegistration Accepted	Yes
Manufacturer Registration Required	Yes