Electronics Recycling in Oregon

Oregon has a strong electronics recycling program known as Oregon E-Cycles, established by a 2007 law. Under this program, manufacturers of computers, monitors, TVs (and later expanded to include printers and keyboards) must finance a statewide collection and recycling system for those devices. Electronics recycling in Oregon is free and convenient for consumers – there are dozens of collection sites across the state (often at electronics retailers, transfer stations, or non-profits) where people can drop off their old TVs, computers, and other covered electronics. Oregon's law also prohibits disposing of covered electronic devices in landfills or incinerators, ensuring that items go into the E-Cycles recycling system instead of the trash. As a result, Oregon consistently achieves high e-waste recycling rates, and the program helps recover valuable materials while preventing toxic substances in electronics from entering the environment.