Manufacturers

ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS: Senate Bill 82, which was signed into law on June 29, 2011, makes several changes to the law. Starting in 2011, recycling program credits, and in 2015, adding computer peripherals (keyboards and mice) and printers to the program.

• Senate Bill 82

Both current and former manufacturers must comply with all requirements under Oregon E-Cycles (ORS 459.300-.365) in order for their products to be sold in or into Oregon.

Manufacturers must:

1. Register with DEQ. All manufacturers (current and former) must register their brands with DEQ annually. Registration is open from October 15 – December 31 every year.
2. Pay registration fee. All manufacturers (current and former) must pay a registration fee to DEQ annually. Invoices for registration fees are sent May 1; payment is due July 1.

• For more information on registration requirements.

3. Participate in a recycling program. At the time of registration, manufacturers must indicate which recycling program they will use: the State Contractor Program, their own program or a group program. Manufacturers must meet certain requirements to pursue their own or group program.
4. Pay recycling fee. Annual recycling fees, if applicable, are invoiced July 1 and are due September 1.

• For more information on recycling program requirements.

5. Label computers, monitors and TVs. All computers, monitors and TVs sold in or into Oregon must have a readily visible brand label permanently affixed to the product.

• For outreach materials and logos.

For more information

• Manufacturer Toolkit
  Provides manufacturers with detailed information to successfully meet their obligations under Oregon E-Cycles.