OCERA

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

Annual Fee Information (click to expand)

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

2023 Compliant Manufacturers (click to expand)

Participating Manufacturers:

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.”
Additional Information & Quick Links
OCERA (click to expand)
Past Annual Reports (click to expand)