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Electronics EPR in the United States

Electronics EPR in the United States
Published Jan 25, 2026
  1. Overview

    Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for electronics apply in 25+ U.S. states. These laws require manufacturers — including certain marketplace sellers — to register, report, and fund recycling programs for covered electronic devices. Because the U.S. has no federal EPR law, compliance is state-specific.
     
  2. Who Must Comply 

    You may be considered a manufacturer under state law if you:
     
    • Sell electronics under your own brand
    • Import electronics into the U.S.
    • Sell private label or unbranded devices
    • Sell directly to consumers in EPR states (even via marketplaces)
       
    Marketplaces increasingly require proof of compliance before allowing sales in affected states.
     
  3. What Products Are Covered 

    Coverage varies by state but commonly includes:
     
    • Televisions and monitors
    • Computers and laptops
    • Tablets and e-readers
    • Printers and peripherals
    • Certain smart devices and display equipment
       
  4. Core Compliance Requirements

    Manufacturers must typically:
     
    • Register with each applicable state program
    • Join a state-approved recycling or stewardship plan
    • Report annual sales or weights of covered devices
    • Pay registration fees and recycling costs
    • Provide compliant labeling and consumer recycling information
       
  5. Where EPR Laws Apply

    Examples of states with electronics EPR laws:

    CA, CT, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VT, WA, and others.
    A full state-by-state breakdown is available at: ecycleclearinghouse.org.
     
  6. Steps for Marketplace Sellers
     
    1. Identify where you ship electronics.
    2. Determine whether your products are covered.
    3. Confirm whether you are considered a “manufacturer.”
    4. Register in required states.
    5. Join a recycling program (PRO).
    6. Submit annual reports and fees.
    7. Maintain documentation for marketplace compliance checks
       
  7. Key Takeaway

    If you sell electronics into EPR states, you may have legal obligations — even as a third-party seller.

    Register early, join a recycling program, and maintain documentation to avoid penalties or sales restrictions.
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