Recycling Electronics

Thank you for taking the time to responsibly recycle your electronics.  Recycling electronics is important because they contain recyclable, hazardous, and ignitable materials as well as nonrenewable material, which have the potential to affect human health and the environment.

For businesses and organizations looking to recycle electronics in bulk, using an R2 or e-Steward Certified Recycler is highly recommended.

Search for certified recyclers near you:

• Find a Recycler – e-Stewards
• Find An R2 Certified Facility – SERI (sustainableelectronics.org)

Drop Off Recycling Household Consumer Items

Home TV, video, computer, phones, batteries, bulbs

• Check Best Buy or Staples
• Find a certified electronic recycler near you:
  • e-Stewards – Find a Recycler
  • Sustainable Electronics Recycling International
• Recycle batteries and light bulbs at Lowe’s or Home Depot

Community Collection Event

Take your items to a Collection Event.

• Ask your community leaders if they plan to host an electronic collection event.

The Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act (“Act”), 27A O.S. § 2-11-601 et seq. The purpose of the Act is to establish a convenient and environmentally sound program in Oklahoma for the collection, recycling, and reuse of computer electronics that have reached the end of their useful lives. Manufacturers are required to offer a take-back program for Oklahoma consumers to responsibly recycle their computers and computer monitors. Many manufacturers offer a mail-back service and few offer a drop-off service.

If you have questions about the Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act or electronic recycling, please contact OCERA or call (405) 702-5119.

Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act Rules

Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act Law

Manufacturer Responsibilities 

Applicable manufacturers are those who manufacture, sell, and/or import fifty or more covered devices per calendar year within the state.  A Covered Device is a desktop or notebook computer, or computer monitor which is no longer of use to a consumer.  By the 1st of March, manufacturers are required to implement a recovery plan, submit an annual report, and pay an annual fee.  If you are a new manufacturer, please e-mail your recovery plan to Cat Ecker.  See Recovery Plan Guide below for support.

Important Information

• Use this Recovery Plan Guide to ensure your plan is in compliance
• Use this Form to submit your Annual Manufacturer Report via email to OCERA Reporting
• CY 2023 Annual Report

Annual Fee Information

Fees

Annual Fees are based on manufacturer status:

There are two categories of manufacturer: minor and major

• A minor manufacturer is defined as one that sells, produces, or imports between 51 and 999 covered devices per year in Oklahoma
• A major manufacturer is defined as one that sells, produces, or imports 1,000 or more covered devices per year in Oklahoma

If you are not a major manufacturer, it is up to you to submit information on your production, importation, and sales in Oklahoma in order to receive an adjusted invoice.  However, DEQ does not have specific requirements for submitting this information as it may differ between manufacturers.

* See Laws, Rules, and fees (above) for details

Retailer Responsibilities 

A retailer shall not sell or offer for sale a covered device in Oklahoma unless the covered device is in compliance with the Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act, including labeled in accordance with Section 5 of the Act.

The Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act Law

• “Covered device means a desktop or notebook computer, or computer monitor which is no longer of use to a consumer.  Covered device does not include a television, any part of a motor vehicle, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a telephone, or a medical device that contains a video display device.”

• “A manufacturer shall not sell or offer for sale any covered device in this state unless the covered device is labeled with the manufacturer’s brand.  The label shall be permanently affixed and readily visible.”

Participating Manufacturers: