State Detail for North Carolina

North Carolina

Primary Contact

Perry Sugg
perry.sugg@deq.nc.gov
919-707-8258

Alternate Contact(s)

John Patrone
john.patrone@deq.nc.gov
919-280-4814

Law Component	Action Item/Answer
Alternate Contact	John Patrone john.patrone@deq.nc.gov 919-280-4814
Collection Fees	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.
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.
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.
Collector Registration Required	No Unless collector is a recycler.
Covered Entities	Household/Consumer, Non-profits with fewer than 10 employees
Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream Ban	Yes
Enforcement Authority for Sale of Unregistered Products	Yes
ERCC EcycleRegistration Accepted	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
Link to State Annual Report	https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/wm_elecman
Mailback Program	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.
Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits	No
Manufacturer Notice To Retailers	No
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 Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline	October 1 CE manufacturers only. Required 90 days after initial registration and when updated.
Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal	Yes TVs only
Manufacturer Registration Required	Yes
Manufacturer Reports Deadline	October 1 Annually for CE & TV
Manufacturer Shortfall Fees	No Can be held in violation of the program rules.
Manufacturer State Registration List	https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390200&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement&cr=1
Market Share	Yes National TV market share data is used to determine TV recycling obilgations
Market Share Applicable Products	Televisions
Modification Forms Required For Changes to Existing Manufacturer Registrations	Yes Resubmissions of annual forms are required if there are changes mid-year.
Paper Manufacturer Registrations Accepted	No
Pounds Collection Target/Obligation for Manufacturers	TVs only Based on market share data, prior collection, and set by agency.
Primary Contact	Perry Sugg perry.sugg@deq.nc.gov 919-707-8258
Product Labeling Required	Yes
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 Discarded computer equipment and discarded televisions as defined in NCGS 130A-309.131
Products Covered	Desktops, Game Consoles, Laptops, Monitors, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners, Tablets, Televisions, Virtual Reality Headsets
Recycler Application or Registration Fee	$0.00 Registration only. No fee.
Recycler Application or Registration Required	Yes
Regulations	https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390436&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement
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 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).
Screen Sizes Accepted	TV: screen 9" or larger
State Ewaste Recycling Law	Yes
State Program Year	January 1 - January 1
Statute	https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WasteManagement/DocView.aspx?id=1390436&dbid=0&repo=WasteManagement
Target Type	TVs only, based on prior collection and set by agency
Written Notice About Recycler/Collector (Municipal) Relationship	Yes This information is required for the local government to be eligible for the annual fund disbursement.