Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework Policy

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework Policy was adopted by the CIWMB on January 23, 2008. The new EPR Framework Policy shifts the responsibility for managing products at the end-of-life from local governments to producers who can internalize the costs of product collection, transportation, and recycling/disposal.

Washington Electronic Product Collection, Recycling and Reuse Program (HB 2488)

HB 2488, signed into law on March 29, 2004, directed the Washington State Department of Ecology to work with the state Solid Waste Advisory Committee to conduct research and develop recommendations for implementing and financing an electronic product collection, recycling and reuse program.

European Union Electronics Product Stewardship Directives

In November 2002, the European governments and European Parliament concluded two years of negotiation over legislation that revolutionizes product stewardship and producer responsibility.

California Cell Phone Recycling Act of 2004 (AB 2901)

Chapter 891 (AB 2901), also known as the Cell Phone Recycling Act of 2004, went into effect on July 1, 2006. The law requires manufacturers and California retailers and service providers to share in the responsibility for the collection and recycling of cell phones within the state.

Oregon E-Cycles Amendment (SB 82)

SB 82, signed into law in June 2011, amends HB 2626, the Oregon E-Cycles program, to include, beginning in January 2015, printers and computer peripherals (corded and wireless keyboards and mice) as covered electronic devices (or CEDs).

Oregon E-Cycles Legislation (HB 2626)

HB 2626, signed into law on June 7, 2007, establishes a statewide system for collection, transportation and recycling of certain electronic devices. The law requires all manufacturers of covered electronic devices (CEDs) to provide collection and recycling or pay for a program contracted by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). 

Creation of Advisory Committee on Electronic Product Stewardship (SB 867B)

SB 867B, signed into law on August 22, 2003, directed an advisory committee to examine the reuse and recycling of electronic products and report the findings to the Legislative Assembly. The Oregon Advisory Committee Report 2005 (PDF file, 1.4MB), includes analysis of the different electronics reuse and recycling infrastructures in Oregon. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is product stewardship?

Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): what’s the difference?

Why Product Stewardship?

Who is the NWPSC?

What does the NWPSC do?

Washington E-Cycle Washington Bill (ESSB 6428)

ESSB 6428 was signed into law on March 24, 2006 and established E-Cycle Washington, a producer responsibility system for recycling of covered electronic products (CEPs) through manufacturer financed opportunities.

Electronics

The Problem: Volume, Toxicity, Cost, Waste

Rapid technological advances have shortened the useful life of computers, phones and other electronic devices to just a few short years. This encourages consumers to replace their computer systems, televisions, phones, gaming devices and other equipment more and more frequently.  Consumers need a cost-effective and sustainable way to manage their unwanted electronic products that will protect public health and the environment.

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