Recycling Laws by State
East Coast Electronics Recycling is proud to serve the great states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. However, since recycling laws differ from state to state, we should all be conscientious of the differences. This way, we can all be sure that we are disposing of our e-Waste in an environmentally responsible manner that conforms to our applicable laws.
In order to assist our clients or the general public, we have compiled this information for your benefit below. Please feel free to reference this data should you have any questions regarding e-waste and its proper disposal. For the most up to date information, please remember to check each individual states website.
New HampshireFor the most up to date information concerning recycling laws in the state of New Hampshire, be sure to reference the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services by clicking here. |
MassachusettsFor the most up to date information concerning the recycling laws in the state of Massachusetts be sure to reference the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Services website by clicking here. |
Rhode IslandFor the most up to date information concerning the recycling laws in the state of Rhode Island, be sure to visit the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Services by clicking here. |
ConnecticutFor the most up to date information concerning the recycling laws in the state of Connecticut, be sure to reference the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection by clicking here. |
New Hampshire
Official State Website: http://www.nh.gov
Department of Environmental Services: http://www.des.state.nh.us
HB1455
Law signed in 2006 bans video display devices from NH landfills and incinerators as of July 1, 2007. Video display devices defined as a "visual display component of a television or a computer, whether separate or integrated with a computer central processing unit/box, and includes a cathode ray tube, liquid crystal display, gas plasma, digital light processing, or other image projection technology, greater than 4 inches when measured diagonally, and its case, interior wires, and circuitry."
Text of this statute 
DES Press release on this law
Rhode Island
Official State Website: http://www.ri.gov
Department of Environmental Management: http://www.dem.ri.gov/
S 2509
The Electronic Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Act passed in 2006, bans electronics (including CRTs) from landfills. The law will require the Department of Environmental Management, in consultation with stakeholders, to develop the plan for effectively collecting, recycling or reusing all covered electronic products.
Effective Date: July 1, 2008
Massachusetts
Official State Website: http://www.mass.gov
Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.mass.gov/dep/
Regulation bans CRTs from disposal, incineration, or transfer for disposal, at a solid waste disposal facility since April 2000.
View final version of the law
DEP TV and Computer Recycling Info Page
Connecticut
Official State Website: http://www.ct.gov
Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.ct.gov/dep/
HB 7249
Law passed in 2007 requires manufacturers of TVs, laptops, desktops, and computer monitors to be responsible for the costs of processing their branded products (and in certain cases orphans, as well) that are delivered to recyclers as of January 1, 2009.
