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    The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has determined that Shaghal Ltd. (Shaghal), AG Neovo Technology Corp. (AG Neovo), Gigabyte Technology (Gigabyte), Evervue USA Inc. (Evervue), AWOW Tech (AWOW), Chuwi Innovation and Technology (Chuwi), Richwoods Technology, Inc. (Azpen), Supersonic, Inc. (Supersonic), Proexpress Distributor, LLC (Proexpress), Trexonic, Wiltronic Corp. (IVIEW), MTM Trading LLC (Tagital), Eyoyo, Cocopar, and Teclast are currently in violation of the Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA), Act of Nov. 23, 2010, P.L. 1083., and are thus not included in the list of registered manufacturers maintained by the Department. The list of registered manufacturers can be assessed here under the "Selling Responsibilities" tab. 

    Due to the failure of Shaghal, AG Neovo, Gigabyte, Evervue, AWOW, Chuwi, Azpen, Supersonic, Proexpress, Trexonic, IVIEW, Tagital, Eyoyo, Cocopar, and Teclast to be included on the Department’s list of registered manufacturers, the CDRA prohibits the sale of all covered devices manufactured by Shaghal, AG Neovo, Gigabyte, Evervue, AWOW, Chuwi, Azpen, Supersonic, Proexpress, Trexonic, IVIEW, Tagital, Eyoyo, Cocopar, and Teclast to consumers inside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please email at jorhoover@pa.gov.

    Consumer electronic devices have become integrated into nearly every aspect of our daily lives. But rapid advances in technology and short product lives often render our devices obsolete. For example, the average lifespan of a moderately priced laptop computer is three to five years.

    Electronic waste (e-waste) can have a negative impact on our environment if not properly disposed. The Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) requires manufacturers to provide recycling programs for televisions, desktop and laptop computers, and computer monitors and peripherals sold to consumers in Pennsylvania.

    For more specific information regarding e-waste, and how you can become a good environmental steward by recycling your unwanted electronic devices, check out the Frequently Asked Questions section below. You can always access our search tool by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of the page.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Many types of e-waste contain harmful materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and other toxic components. It’s vital that e-waste be properly recycled in order to prevent these harmful materials from contaminating our air, water, and land.

    • If your electronic devices still work but are not being used, donation is a great option. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website is a terrific resource for information on how best to donate unwanted electronics. Also check out the EPA’s Do The “PC” Thing flyer for more information on how to donate unwanted computers.

    • When shopping for a new electronic device, incorporate their environmental attributes into your buying process. Always use a surge protector or power strip with all electronic equipment to avoid damage during power outages. Also considering purchasing used or re-furbished devices which are generally less expensive compared to new devices.