Electronic Waste Program
Effective July 1, 2009, the Indiana Legislature enacted the Indiana Electronic Waste Program (IC 13-20.5). The purpose of the program is to reduce the amount of electronic waste being sent to Indiana landfills and ensure that hazardous substances found in electronic waste are being managed in an appropriate and environmentally responsible manner.
The program holds manufacturers of computers monitors, laptops, and televisions responsible for collecting and recycling sixty percent (60%) by weight of the computers monitors, laptops, and televisions they manufacturer and sell to Indiana households. Manufacturers are able to work with any collectors and recyclers that are enrolled with Indiana’s e-waste program to meet their 60% by weight recycling goal.
Indiana’s Electronic Waste (or E-Waste) Program involves roles for manufacturers, collectors, recyclers, retailers, and Indiana households, public schools, and small businesses. Please visit the “Who Are You” section of this Web site for stakeholder specific program information.
Why Recycle Electronics?
Electronics contain heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium that can be harmful if released into the environment. Recycling of electronics ensures these materials are safely managed and that valuable materials such as steel, glass, and plastic, as well as precious metals such as copper, gold, tin, silicon, and aluminum are reclaimed for the manufacturing of new products. Reusing and recycling raw materials from electronic waste conserves natural resources and avoids air and water pollution.
Who Are You:
- Manufacturer
- Collector
- Recycler
- Retailer
- Household, Public School, or Small Business
Questions/Concerns:
As IDEM works to implement this new program, we ask for your patience and encourage you to frequently check back with this Web site for updated information.
If you have questions regarding Indiana’s E-Waste Program, contact the Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance at (800) 988-7901.
