New York State Electronics Recycling & E-Waste Laws

New York State Electronics Recycling & E-Waste Laws

Have an old TV or computer that you want to get rid of? If you live in the state of New York, then you might want to think twice before dropping it at the curb for the trashman to pick up because thanks to the state’s latest e-waste legislation, you could find yourself facing a $100 fine.

This latest action in the state’s ongoing efforts to help reduce the irresponsible disposal of electronics actually went into effect on January 1, 2015, but New York City had been leading the way in e-waste recycling far longer than that. In fact, over the last 20 months alone, New York City has recycled more than 863,000 pounds of e-waste and currently, more than 1 million New Yorkers now live in buildings that offer electronics recycling services.

What Does the New York State Disposal Ban Include?

According to the NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, individuals and businesses will no longer be able to have the following items picked up by sanitation workers:

• Televisions (including cathode ray tubes)
• Computer peripherals (both wireless and wired)
• Monitors
• Desktop computers
• Laptops
• Electronic keyboards
• Electronic mice and other pointing devices
• Fax machines
• Document scanners
• Printers
• TV peripherals
• VCRs
• Digital video recorders
• DVD and Blu Ray players
• Digital converter boxes
• Cable or satellite receivers
• Electronic or video game consoles
• Small scale servers
• Portable electronic devices
• Portable digital music players

What Options are Available to Consumers for New York City Electronics Recycling?

If you have some electronic devices that you want to get rid of, there are plenty of options available to both consumers and businesses. For starters, in New York, many manufacturers offer free take-back programs for the equipment they produce. A list of manufacturers registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can be found here. If your brand’s manufacturer isn’t included on this this, then visit the company’s website for more information on how and where to recycle their products.

There are also hundreds of drop-off locations in New York City and around the state where you can simply drop off your unwanted electronics. These locations include your local Goodwill (no CRTs), Salvation Army, Best Buy, and Staples (no TVs). You can also take your equipment to the Gowanus E-Waste Warehouse if you live in the vicinity.

If you live in a New York City apartment dwelling with ten or more units, you can request the building’s management to sign up for free e-waste recycling provided by e-cycleNYC.

Another option is to attend one of the city’s e-waste recycling events, like the SAFE Disposal Event.

What Electronics Recycling Options are Available to New York City Corporations?

If your organization has an inventory of electronic waste that it needs to dispose of, then the services aimed at helping consumers simply won’t be able to provide the solutions you need. This means you will have to partner with a licensed e-waste recycler in New York. At Liquid Technology, we are a full-sized e-waste recycling and disposal firm that is experienced and capable of helping any size operation manage its outdated IT assets.

Liquid Technology is e-Stewards certified; R2 certified; ISO 14001 certified, and a member of NAID. We offer a fully-documented e-waste disposal process which includes:

• Chain of custody documentation
• Asset tracking
• Asset tag removal
• Data Destruction
• Expert asset evaluation and remarketing
• E-recycling

All technology and computer disposal is done in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Contact us today for safe and responsible New York electronics recycling and disposal. We are here to help you – quickly and easily. We can be reached by calling our toll-free number, by email or simply complete our quick form and a Liquid Technology Assessment Specialist will promptly respond to you. Feel free to include a spreadsheet of your excess electronics and IT equipment to help expedite the process.