The State of New Jersey has enacted New Jersey’s Electronic Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A.13:1E-99.94 et seq.) that requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices (televisions, portable, desktop or personal computers, and computer monitors), whose products are sold in the State to participate in a recycling program. Manufacturers, either individually, or as part of a group, must establish, conduct and manage a plan to collect, transport and recycle covered devices. Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA) provides a group plan in compliance with the Electronic Waste Management Act.
A consumer who cannot physically get to a collection site without assistance or a consumer with a heavy 50 pounds in weight or heavier) and/or unwieldy covered electronic devices, including, but not limited to, flat screen televisions with screens greater than 40” measured diagonally, and projection televisions may contact RLGA for assistance at (866) 337‑1078.
For general information about this Act, including definition of eligible consumers, please see the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s website.
