Electronics Recycling in Maryland

Maryland has a mandatory e-waste recycling framework that has been in effect since 2005, making it one of the early states to address electronics recycling. Maryland's law requires electronics manufacturers to register with the state and contribute to recycling programs, ensuring consumers have opportunities to recycle covered devices like computers, monitors, and TVs. Over time, the program has expanded (for example, to include televisions in addition to computers) and works on a county-by-county collection system. Electronics recycling in Maryland is supported by manufacturer funding and local government collection sites, meaning residents can typically drop off old electronics at county facilities or events rather than discarding them. While Maryland does not outright ban e-waste from disposal statewide, the established program and ongoing public outreach strongly encourage Marylanders to recycle electronics instead of putting them in the trash.