A little effort goes a long way! Many household waste electronic and electrical products are banned from the trash and must be recycled. All waste electrical products should be handled responsibly, even in small quantities. Fees may apply in your area. Please contact your pollution and waste control group for details on how to recycle in your area.
California
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Phone Number: (916) 341-6000
Web Address: https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Retailer/Default.htm
California Electronic Waste Fee
Sales of new video display devices having a screen size of more than 4 inches measured diagonally are subject to an electronic waste recycling fee, which Kohls.com will be temporarily assuming. These "covered electronic devices" (CEDs) include:
- Televisions that contain cathode ray tubes;
- Portable DVD players;
- Computer monitors that contain cathode ray tubes or use liquid crystal displays;
- Laptop computers;
- "Bare" cathode ray tubes or any other product that contains a cathode ray tube.
The fee ranges from $3 to $5 per CED sale. Fees are based on the size of the video display, measured diagonally.
- Greater than 4 inches, but less than 15 inches - $3
- Greater than or equal to 15 inches, but less than 35 inches - $4
- Greater than or equal to 35 inches - $5
Minnesota
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Phone Number: (800) 657-3864
Web Address: https://www.pca.state.mn.us
Oregon
For more information regarding Oregon's Electronic Waste Recycling program, please visit their website at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/ecycles/Pages/default.aspx or call 1-800-452-4011
Washington
E-Cycle Washington: Free Easy Recycling for Televisions, Computers, Monitors, Tablets, and Portable DVD Players
Phone Number: 1-800-RECYCLE
Web Address: https://www.ecyclewashington.org/
Wisconsin
Many electronics may not be thrown in the trash. E-Cycle Wisconsin provides easy and affordable recycling for Wisconsin residents. Visit http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Ecycle/ for more information.