Electronics Recycling in Connecticut

Connecticut was one of the early adopters of a mandatory electronics recycling law, enacted in 2007. The law created a statewide e-waste program based on extended producer responsibility: manufacturers of covered devices (such as computers, monitors, TVs and printers) finance the collection and recycling of electronics. Thanks to this system, electronics recycling in Connecticut is free and convenient for residents, who can drop off e-waste at designated collection sites (often run by municipalities) rather than putting it in the trash. The state prohibits covered electronics from being disposed of in landfills or incinerators, ensuring that devices are routed into the recycling program.