State Detail for South Carolina

South Carolina

Primary Contact

Jonathan Clay-Hanson
clayhajm@dhec.sc.gov

Alternate Contact(s)

Brian Norman
normanfb@dhec.sc.gov
803-898-1364

Law Component	Action Item/Answer
Alternate Contact	Brian Norman normanfb@dhec.sc.gov 803-898-1364
Annual Manufacturer Fee Deadline	March 1
Annual Manufacturer Registration Deadline	February 15 $3,500 individual fee or $20,000 collective fee from representative organization. Registration not required when less than 100 units were sold in the previous year. 30 days after receipt of invoice (billing begins March 1).
Annual Manufacturer Registration Deadline	March 1 $3,500 individual fee or $20,000 collective fee from representative organization. Registration not required when less than 100 units were sold in the previous year. 30 days after receipt of invoice (billing begins March 1).
Collection Fees	Yes Collection fees are allowed.
Collection Limit/Requirements	The collection and recycling must be convenient and free at the time of recycling. Manufacturers may choose to offer recycling for brands other than their own.
Collector or Municipal Plan Required	No
Collector Registration Required	Yes
Covered Entities	Household/Consumer
Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream Ban	Yes
Enforcement Authority for Sale of Unregistered Products	Yes There are shortfall fees for recycling obligation not being met. The department may conduct audits and inspection of a computer or television manufacturer, retailer, or recoverer to determine compliance with the law, and may establish by regulation administrative fines for violations.
ERCC EcycleRegistration Accepted	No
Initial Manufacturer Registration/Fee Required	Yes $3,500 individual fee or $20,000 collective fee from representative organization. Registration not required when less than 100 units were sold in the previous year.
Link to State Annual Report	https://www.scdhec.gov/environment/recycling-waste-reduction/data-and-reports-recycling
Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits	No
Manufacturer Notice To Retailers	No
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan	Yes 'Market share' means the percentage that results from dividing: (a) the product of the total weight reported for a covered television device or covered computer monitor device by a manufacturer, for the calendar year two years before the applicable program year, pursuant to Section 48-60-51(G); by (b) the product of the total weight reported for that covered television device or covered computer monitor device category by all manufacturers, for the calendar year two years before the applicable program year, pursuant to Section 48-60-51(G).
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline	September 1 Manufacturer Plan submission to the Department deadline is due 9/1/2023. The Department approves or denies the plan by 10/31/2023. (30 day window issued following 10/31/23 if plan is denied).
Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline	October 1 Manufacturer Plan submission to the Department deadline is due 9/1/2023. The Department approves or denies the plan by 10/31/2023. (30 day window issued following 10/31/23 if plan is denied).
Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal	No
Manufacturer Registration Required	Yes Registration required to sell devices in the state unless 100 units or less were sold in the previous year.
Manufacturer Reports Deadline	February 15 Provided as a part of annual registration
Manufacturer Reports Deadline	March 1 Provided as a part of annual registration
Manufacturer Shortfall Fees	No
Manufacturer State Registration List	https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/OR-1175.pdf
Market Share	Yes 'Market share' means the percentage that results from dividing: (a) the product of the total weight reported for a covered television device or covered computer monitor device by a manufacturer, for the calendar year two years before the applicable program year, pursuant to Section 48-60-51(G); by (b) the product of the total weight reported for that covered television device or covered computer monitor device category by all manufacturers, for the calendar year two years before the applicable program year, pursuant to Section 48-60-51(G).
Market Share Applicable Products	Monitors, Televisions
Modification Forms Required For Changes to Existing Manufacturer Registrations	No No specific modificaton form, but the annual registration form must be filled out and submitted with any modifications.
Paper Manufacturer Registrations Accepted	No
Pounds Collection Target/Obligation for Manufacturers	No
Primary Contact	Jonathan Clay-Hanson clayhajm@dhec.sc.gov
Product Labeling Required	Yes
Products Banned From Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream	Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Televisions
Products Covered	Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Tablets, Televisions
Recycler Application or Registration Fee	$3,000.00
Recycler Application or Registration Required	Yes Annual registration due 11/1/2023 of $3000.
Recycler Reporting Deadline	November 1 Submitted to the Manufacturer Clearinghouse
Recycler Reporting Deadline	February 15 Submitted to the Manufacturer Clearinghouse
Regulations	https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/R.61-124.pdf
Retailer Requirements	A retailer only may sell or offer to sell a covered computer or television device that bears a manufacturer label. A retailer only may sell or offer to sell a covered computer or television device that is manufactured by a manufacturer that offers a recovery program. The recovery program must be provided at no cost and be as convenient to the consumer as the purchase of the covered device. Recovery programs may consist of mail-back systems, collection sites, collection events or some combination of the three.
Screen Sizes Accepted	Covered Tablet Computers 6 inches or larger in size, Covered TV's and Computers with screens greater than four inches when measured diagonally.
State Ewaste Recycling Law	Yes
State Program Year	January 1 - January 1
Statute	http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t48c060.php
Target Type	Market Share
Written Notice About Recycler/Collector (Municipal) Relationship	No