ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING AND RECOVERY LAW
The Hawaii Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law requires manufacturers of electronic devices to operate recycling programs. Electronic devices (EDs) include computers, computer printers, computer monitors, facsimile machines, videocassette recorders, portable digital music players that has memory capability and is battery powered, digital video disc players, digital video disc recorders, routers designed for household use, modems designed for household use, portable computers with a screen size greater than four inches measured diagonally, televisions with a viewable screen of nine inches or larger, and electronic device peripherals. (note: The items included in the expanded definition of EDs, identified by italicized letters, are covered effective July 1, 2025.)
Electronic device peripherals include a keyboard, mouse, or other device sold exclusively for external use with an electronic device as a wireless or corded device that provides input into, or output from, an electronic device; cords used with an electronic device or other electronic device peripheral; power supplies and adapters designed to support an electronic device; speakers used with a computer or television and television sound bars; and video game consoles.
The full text of Chapter 339D, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) is available here.
Act 162 was signed into law on June 3, 2025. Click here to view the full text of Act 162.
Electronic Device Recycling Information
Recycling Options A list of recycling options by County.
Collector Information
Collectors of electronic devices recycled and reused in the State of Hawaii must register with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay an annual registration fee of $250 by January 1st of each year. Manufacturers shall only utilize collectors registered with the DOH.
Manufacturer Information
Manufacturers of electronic devices sold in the State of Hawaii must register with the DOH and pay an annual registration fee of $5,000 by January 1st of each year. Manufacturers must register with the DOH prior to selling electronic devices in Hawaii.
Please register online using eCycle Registration: https://www.ecycleregistration.org
List of Registered ED Manufacturers (For calendar year 2025)
2024 Recycling Goals for Manufacturers
2024 Manufacturer Recycling Goals vs Pounds Collected
2024 Manufacturer Recycling Goals vs Pounds Collected By County
2025 Manufacturer Recycling Goals Rev 6-19-25
Retailer Information
Retailers shall only sell or offer to sell electronic devices registered with the DOH and must provide their customers with recycling information.
Contact Information
Hawaii Department of Health
Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
2827 Waimano Home Road #100
Pearl City, HI 96782
Ph. (808) 586-4226
Fax (808) 586-7509
Toll-free phone numbers from neighbor islands:
Hawaii 808-974-4000 Ext. 6-4226-#
Kauai 808-274-3141 Ext. 6-4226-#
Maui 808-984-2400 Ext. 6-4226-#
Molokai & Lanai 1-800-468-4622 Ext. 6-4226-#
Email:
Susan Panui
Susan.Panui@doh.hawaii.gov
Lane Otsu
Lane.Otsu@doh.hawaii.gov