Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law

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 Chapter 339D, Hawaii Revised Statutes (PDF, opens in new tab).

Act 162 was signed into law on June 3, 2025. Click here to view the full text of Act 162 (PDF, opens in new tab).

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.

Information Sheet (PDF, opens in new tab)

Collector Registration Form (PDF, opens in new tab)

Registered-Collectors (PDF, opens in new tab)

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.

Information Sheet (PDF, opens in new tab)

Please register online using eCycle Registration: https://www.ecycleregistration.org (opens in new tab)

List of Registered ED Manufacturers (PDF, opens in new tab) (For calendar year 2025)

2024 Manufacturer Recycling Goals vs Pounds Collected (PDF, opens in new tab)

2024 Manufacturer Recycling Goals vs Pounds Collected By County (PDF, opens in new tab)

2025 Manufacturer Recycling Goals Rev 6-19-25 (PDF, opens in new tab)

2026 Manufacturer Goals (PDF, opens in new tab)

Retailer Information

Retailers shall only sell or offer to sell electronic devices registered with the DOH and must provide their customers with recycling information.

Information Sheet (PDF, opens in new tab)

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