Alternate Contact
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John Patronejohn.patrone@deq.nc.gov919-280-4814
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Annual Manufacturer Fee Deadline
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July 1
TV Annual fees: $2,500; CE Annual fees: Level I: $15,000; Level II: $7,500; Level III: $2,500
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Annual Manufacturer Registration Deadline
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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
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Collection Fees
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No
A fee cannot be charged for recycling TVs. A fee may be charged for computer equipment, except the manufacturers cannot charge a collection fee.
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Collection Limit/Requirements
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Depending on the plan instituted by the manufacturer, there may be limits on the brands and types of electronics taken at collection sites/events.
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Collector or Municipal Plan Required
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Yes
A local government is only required to have a Electronics Management Plan if they are seeking funding from the Electronics Management Fund.
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Collector Registration Required
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No
Unless collector is a recycler.
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Covered Entities
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Household/Consumer, Non-profits with fewer than 10 employees
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Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream Ban
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Yes
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Enforcement Authority for Sale of Unregistered Products
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Yes
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ERCC EcycleRegistration Accepted
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Yes
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Initial Manufacturer Registration/Fee Required
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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
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Link to State Annual Report
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https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/wm_elecman
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Mailback Program
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Yes
The NC Electronics Management Program has a mail back component specified in the computer equipment recycling plan.
The timeline for the mail-back component is the same as the Program year (July 1 through June 30). Requirements of Plan Level 1 (mail back program) – Plan submitted to NC within 90 days of initial registration, updated as necessary:
1. Responsible for CE that it manufactured
2. Describe the take-back program (at least 1 of the below):
a. The mail back process
b. The physical collection site operations
c. A collection event(s) hosted by the manufacturer or is designee
3. Description of how it will implement the Plan
4. Provide environmentally sound management practices to transport and recycle CE
5. Include consumer education on NC electronics laws
6. Provide consumer toll-free phone number
Note: the Plan shall provide for a free and reasonably convenient collection/recycling program available to the public.
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Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits
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No
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Manufacturer Notice To Retailers
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No
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Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan
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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.
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Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline
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October 1
CE manufacturers only. Required 90 days after initial registration and when updated.
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Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal
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Yes
TVs only
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Manufacturer Registration Required
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Yes
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Manufacturer Reports Deadline
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October 1
Annually for CE & TV
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Manufacturer Shortfall Fees
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No
Can be held in violation of the program rules.
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Manufacturer State Registration List
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https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390199&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement
Televisions
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Manufacturer State Registration List
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https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390200&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement&cr=1
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Market Share
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Yes
National TV market share data is used to determine TV recycling obilgations
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Market Share Applicable Products
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Televisions
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Modification Forms Required For Changes to Existing Manufacturer Registrations
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Yes
Resubmissions of annual forms are required if there are changes mid-year.
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Paper Manufacturer Registrations Accepted
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No
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Pounds Collection Target/Obligation for Manufacturers
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TVs only
Based on market share data, prior collection, and set by agency.
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Primary Contact
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Perry Suggperry.sugg@deq.nc.gov919-707-8258
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Product Labeling Required
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Yes
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Products Banned From Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream
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CRT Monitor, CRT TV, Desktops, Flat Panel/LCD Monitors, Flat Panel/LCD TV, Laptops, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners
Discarded computer equipment and discarded televisions as defined in NCGS 130A-309.131
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Products Covered
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Desktops, Game Consoles, Laptops, Monitors, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners, Tablets, Televisions, Virtual Reality Headsets
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Recycler Application or Registration Fee
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$0.00
Registration only. No fee.
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Recycler Application or Registration Required
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Yes
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Regulations
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https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390436&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement
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Retailer Requirements
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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 Electronics Act. 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).
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Screen Sizes Accepted
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TV: screen 9" or larger
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State Ewaste Recycling Law
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Yes
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State Program Year
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January 1 - January 1
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Statute
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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
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Target Type
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TVs only, based on prior collection and set by agency
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Written Notice About Recycler/Collector (Municipal) Relationship
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Yes
This information is required for the local government to be eligible for the annual fund disbursement.
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