Electronics Recycling in Vermont

Vermont has a comprehensive electronics recycling program, often hailed as a model for convenient e-waste management. Vermont's E-Cycles program was established by a 2010 law that requires manufacturers of electronic devices to finance free collection and recycling for Vermont residents, charities, schools, and small businesses. Covered devices include computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and peripherals. Electronics recycling in Vermont is easy to access: there are numerous collection locations throughout the state (often at transfer stations or recycling centers) where the public can drop off covered e-waste at no cost. Moreover, Vermont law bans the landfill disposal of covered electronic devices, meaning residents must use the E-Cycles program rather than throw electronics in the trash. This combination of mandatory manufacturer responsibility and disposal prohibition has led to high participation rates, ensuring that a large portion of Vermont's unwanted electronics are safely recycled.