Electronics Recycling in New Jersey

New Jersey has a comprehensive electronics recycling law that makes e-waste recycling both mandatory and convenient. The state's Electronic Waste Management Act (enacted in 2008 and updated in 2017) requires manufacturers of TVs, computers, and monitors to establish and finance free and convenient collection programs for consumers. As a result, electronics recycling in New Jersey is widely available: residents can drop off covered devices at numerous e-waste collection sites or events throughout the state at no cost. Retailers in New Jersey are also required to educate consumers about how to recycle electronics. Additionally, it's effectively prohibited to discard covered electronics in the regular trash, aligning with New Jersey's broader goals to keep toxic materials out of landfills. Overall, New Jersey's state-run e-waste program ensures that consumers have accessible options to recycle electronics and that manufacturers bear the responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products.