HB 2553
An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Covered Device Recycling Act to strengthen electronic waste recycling programs. It clarifies definitions of key terms like ‘computer’ and ‘covered device,’ establishes a sales prohibition for manufacturers selling devices not registered with the state, and requires manufacturers to register, submit annual plans detailing their collection efforts, and meet market share obligations. The bill also creates an Electronic Materials Recycling Account and establishes a process for the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce the law and issue annual reports.
Key provisions
- Defines terms like ‘computer,’ ‘consumer,’ ‘covered device,’ ‘manufacturer,’ ‘market share,’ and ‘obligated share.’
- Prohibits manufacturers from selling covered devices that are not registered with the state.
- Requires manufacturers to register with the Department of Environmental Protection and submit annual plans detailing their recycling efforts.
- Establishes market share obligations for manufacturers, based on their sales volume in Pennsylvania.
- Creates an Electronic Materials Recycling Account in the General Fund.
- Mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to issue annual reports on recycling efforts.
- Allows the Department to initiate legal action to enforce the law.
- Sets deadlines for registration and plan submission.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of covered electronic devices
- Retailers of covered electronic devices
- Consumers of covered electronic devices
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Benjamin Sanchez
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