Electronics Recycling in Oklahoma

Oklahoma enacted an electronics recycling law in 2008, which put in place a framework for managing e-waste in the state. The law requires manufacturers of certain electronics (such as computers, monitors, and televisions) to fund or arrange recycling programs for Oklahoma residents. In practice, this has led to manufacturer-sponsored collection opportunities and the development of the Oklahoma e-waste recycling program in which consumers can recycle covered devices without paying a fee. Electronics recycling in Oklahoma is facilitated through drop-off sites, retail take-back locations, and periodic collection events that are backed by industry funding. The state does not have an explicit ban on throwing electronics in the trash for households, but the available free recycling options make it easier for people to choose recycling. Oklahoma's approach ensures that manufacturers share responsibility in keeping e-waste out of the waste stream and that residents have accessible means to dispose of electronics in an environmentally friendly way.