Electronics Recycling in Wisconsin

E-Waste Recycling Laws and Programs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a well-established electronics recycling program called E-Cycle Wisconsin, created by a 2009 state law. This law made it mandatory for manufacturers of electronics such as TVs, computers, monitors, printers, and cell phones to fund and facilitate recycling for Wisconsin residents. It also banned landfill and incinerator disposal of many consumer electronics starting in 2010. Because of these measures, electronics recycling in Wisconsin is widespread and convenient: consumers can drop off their old TVs, computers, and other devices at registered collection sites across the state, often without any recycling fee. Manufacturers meet annual recycling targets through these collections, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources oversees the program to ensure compliance and accessibility. With the combination of manufacturer responsibility and a disposal ban, Wisconsin successfully diverts a large volume of e-waste from disposal each year, making the recycling of electronics the standard practice for households and schools statewide.