Bill > S473

This bill establishes an "Information Technology Producer Responsibility" program in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Manufacturers of covered electronic equipment (computers and televisions) must have a collection and recycling plan, label their products with the manufacturer's brand, pay annual registration fees, and meet annual collection targets for their market share of covered electronics. 2. The state will set statewide collection goals and each manufacturer's annual collection target. 3. Manufacturers can collect and recycle other brands of covered electronics to meet their targets, and can buy excess credits from other manufacturers. 4. Retailers cannot sell covered electronics unless the manufacturer is in compliance with the program requirements. 5. The state will host a website with information on electronics recycling and maintain the list of compliant manufacturers. 6. A new Electronics Waste Trust Fund is established to fund the administration and enforcement of this program. The bill is phased in, with some provisions taking effect in 2018 and 2019. Overall, it aims to increase the collection and recycling of end-of-life electronics in Massachusetts through producer responsibility requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S473