Q: Is it legal to charge consumers for recycling in New York State?
A: Yes ‐ It is legal for collection sites and recyclers to charge consumers for recycling however the manufacturers cannot take credit for pounds that consumers pay for (manufacturers have volume requirements per law).
Q: Where Can I take my Televisions & Monitors for free recycling?
A: You can go to the NYS DEC website below and identify the specific brand of video display you have and research the free program that specific manufacturers offer in NYS.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/82084.html
Q: I used to be able to recycle my TVs and Monitors for free at EWASTE+, why is there a cost now?
A: The cost associated with proper recycling of televisions and monitors exceeds the funding received under the New York State Electronics Recycling & Reuse Act (EPR Law). After several years of EWASTE+ subsidizing the costs of proper video display recycling, it is now necessary for EWASTE+ to directly charge a small fee to properly handle and recycle TV’s and Monitors.
