Waste Board Raises Electronic Waste Recycling Fee Starting January 1, 2009

Effective January 1, 2009, the Electronic Waste Recycling (Ewaste) Fee will increase for all covered electronic devices (CEDs).

The new fees are as follows:
SCREEN SIZE - MEASURED DIAGONALLY FEE
-More than 4 inches, less than 15 inches $ 8.00.
-15 inches or more, less than 35 inches $ 16.00.
-35 inches or more $ 25.00.

The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) approved an increase in the Ewaste fees at their June 17, 2008 board meeting. The Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for collection of the Ewaste fees.

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Source: State Board of Equalization