State Detail

North Carolina

Primary Contact

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

Alternate Contact(s)

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

Law Component	Action Item/Answer
Alternate Contact	Adam Ulishney adam.ulishney@ncdenr.gov 919-707-8210
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 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
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
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.
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	Yes
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://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/electronics#annual-reporting
Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits	No TV: yes. CE: no. NC sets recycling requirement based on national market share percentage of estimated returns
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 TV and CE -Comply with disposal ban. -Submit an annual report form; annual reporting fee, and Maintain records.
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 TV: collections during program year reported Oct. 1; CE: 90 days after registration
Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal	Yes TV: Yes; CE: No
Manufacturer Registration Required	Yes
Manufacturer Reports Deadline	October 1
Manufacturer Shortfall Fees	No Can be held in violation of the program rules though.
Manufacturer State Registration List	https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/electronics/television-manufacturers Televisions
Manufacturer State Registration List	https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/electronics/computer-manufacturers Computer Equipment
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 for Manufacturers	TVs only TVs only, based on prior collection and set by agency
Primary Contact	John Patrone john.patrone@ncdenr.gov 336-776-9673
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
Products Covered	Desktops, Game Consoles, Laptops, Monitors, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners, Tablets, Televisions, Virtual Reality Headsets
Recycler Application or Registration Fee	$0.00
Recycler Application or Registration Required	No
Regulations	https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/electronics
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).
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 N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.130 through 130A-309.142
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.