DEQ - Electronic Waste Takeback Program

Electronic Waste Takeback Program

Contact: Steve Noble 517-449-6153
Agency: Environmental Quality

Electronic Waste Takeback Program The Electronic Waste Takeback Program was established in 2008 as part of a law promoting electronic waste recycling.

The law requires:

Manufacturers who are selling new TVs and computers in Michigan must:

Register with the Department of Environmental Quality
Have an electronic recycling (takeback) program-free and convenient for households and small businesses (less than 10 employees)
Maintain a Web site and otherwise inform consumers how to recycle TVs and computers
Submit annual information about their takeback program (number of units collected, names of collection or recycling agencies involved)

Retailers must:

Sell ONLY new computers and TVs produced by registered manufacturers

A retailer may not offer for sale a covered electronic device in the state of Michigan per Section 17303 unless the brand owner of the device is in compliance with the requirements of Act 451, Part 173, Electronics.

A covered electronic device includes but is not limited to desktop computers, laptop computers, monitors, tablets, televisions and printers. Here is an explanation of the term Covered Electronic Device.

DEQ generates a registered brands list based on registrations received, reviewed and determined to be administratively complete. This is the currently registered brands and the associated manufacturers. The list is updated 6 times a year as companies complete the registration process outlined by the Michigan Electronics Takeback Program, Act 451, Part 173.

Recyclers of TVs and computers must:

Register with the Department of Environmental Quality
Comply with federal and state recycling laws
Annually report the amount of recycled material and the names and locations of recycling facilities under their direct control in Michigan who processed the recycled equipment.

Registration Forms:

Electronic Waste Recycler Registration Form

Electronic Manufacturer Registration Form

eCycle Registration Online Registration

FY 2017 information:

2017 Registered Recyclers List

2017 Registered Manufacturers List

FY 2016 information:

2016 Registered Recyclers List

2016 Registered Manufacturers List

2016 Registered Recyclers Certification List

Additional Information:

Law: Part 173, Electronics, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Act 451)