Electronics Recycling in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has no statewide electronics recycling law requiring manufacturer take-back or consumer participation. However, the state does enforce specific disposal bans on certain electronic wastes: for example, Massachusetts prohibits cathode ray tube (CRT) devices (like old TVs and computer monitors) from being thrown in the trash. This means residents must recycle those items through municipal programs or electronics recyclers. In general, electronics recycling in Massachusetts is organized at the local level – many towns offer e-waste drop-off days or accept electronics at transfer stations for recycling. The state has made attempts at broader e-waste legislation in the past, but none have fully passed, so the current approach relies on disposal bans for the most hazardous components and local initiatives to manage other electronics.