Report Covered Device Manufacturer Information to Department of Environmental Protection

A manufacturer or group of manufacturers that ran a collection and recycling program for covered devices last year must send an annual report to the department by January 31 each year.

The report must include:

• The total weight of covered devices collected and recycled
• The weight collected and processed by each recycler in the program
• Signatures from the manufacturer(s) and recycler(s) confirming the materials were collected and recycled according to the law.

 

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Annual Report for 2024(opens in a new tab)

If a manufacturer falls short, they must pay a fee of $2.00 per pound for the deficit, plus 10%. This is due by March 15th.

Manufacturers cannot charge consumers for the collection, transportation, or recycling of covered devices unless they offer a discount or rebate of equal or greater value. Only sellers of new devices can offer these incentives.

Devices collected in Pennsylvania must be recycled according to laws and regulations. They cannot be disposed of in harmful ways.

Manufacturers must ensure their devices go to certified facilities. If the facility is in Pennsylvania, it needs a specific permit.

• List of Certified Electronics Recyclers in Pennsylvania(opens in a new tab)

If the recycling facility is located in Pennsylvania, the facility must also have obtained permit #WMGR081 from the department.

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Manufacturers can't send collected devices to a recycling facility unless they can prove the facility has the right certifications, which include one of the following

• R2 (Responsible Recycling Practices Standard) Certification(opens in a new tab)
• e-Stewards Certification(opens in a new tab)
• An internationally accredited third-party environmental management standard for the safe and responsible handling of covered devices.