Frequently Asked Questions:
CED Recycling

1. When consumers wish to get rid of CEDs, will they need to show proof they paid the Ewaste fee to dispose of their items for free?
2. The language of the Ewaste law states that consumers must be provided with "cost free opportunities" to dispose their computer monitors and TVs. Does this mean that some collections will be free, while other disposals will be subject to a fee, as long as there are opportunities for free collection?
3. I have additional questions regarding CED Recycling.  Where can you direct me?

1. When consumers wish to get rid of CEDs, will they need to show proof they paid the Ewaste fee to dispose of their items for free?
   No. The disposal of a CED is a separate transaction from the purchase of a CED. The disposal facility may or may not charge the consumer a fee to dispose a CED, but either way, it will not be dependent upon a consumer having first paid an Electronic Waste Recycling Fee at the time they purchased the CED.

2. The language of the Ewaste law states that consumers must be provided with "cost free opportunities" to dispose their computer monitors and TVs. Does this mean that some collections will be free, while other disposals will be subject to a fee, as long as there are opportunities for free collection?
   The Board of Equalization does not administer this portion of the law. Please contact the California Integrated Waste Management Board with your inquiry. They will be responsible for administering the recycling programs. Contact information for the California Integrated Waste Management Board is listed below.

California Integrated Waste Management Board
1001 I Street
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025
916-341-6000

3. I have additional questions regarding CED Recycling.  Where can you direct me?

Waste Reduction Section, Ewaste
Environmental Fees Division, MIC:88
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0088

916-341-6906 phone
800-400-7115 toll-free phone
916-341-6951 fax

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