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.