Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer Reporting Information

Covered Electronic Device (CED) Manufacturers (Public Resources Code Section 42463 (q)(1)(A)-(C)) are required to submit an annual report to CalRecycle. The manufacturer report is due on or before July 1 of each year, covering the previous calendar year.

Updated reporting template forms, revised in May 2024, are available to assist in complying with regulations:

  • CalRecycle 242: This form is intended to help manufacturers meet the annual reporting requirements for CEDs sold in California. A separate form 242 is required for each brand.
  • CalRecycle 242 Instructions

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Report Content Requirements

Refer to the applicable statute and regulations for reporting requirements. The annual manufacturer reports must include the following information per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, section 18660.41:

  • General Information.
  • Sales Data.
  • Material Reporting.
  • Recyclable Content.
  • Design for Recycling.
  • List of Retailers Notified.
  • Consumer Information.
  • Manufacturer certification with original signature.

The manufacturer is responsible for the preparation of the report covering their activities, even if a “collective report” is submitted on their behalf. 

Top Problems with Recent Reporting

  • Failure to submit.
  • Reports submitted late.
  • Failure to submit information by brand.
  • Reports did not contain all the required information.
  • Manufacturer submitted with a collective report, but did not submit the other required information, therefore report is incomplete.
  • Manufacturer submitted report without original signature.

To ensure compliance with the CED manufacturer reporting requirements, CalRecycle recommends carefully reading and following the statute and regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to an email newsletter for developments and event information.

 

For additional information contact CEDManufacturers@CalRecycle.ca.gov

Submit completed reports and supplemental documentation to:

CalRecycle
Attention: Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Program, MS-10B
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Acceptable formats for submitting reports:

  • Hard copy with original signature mailed to the above address; return receipt is suggested.

  • E-mail to CEDManufacturers@calrecycle.ca.gov.  Ask for verification of receipt and send the hard copy of the signed certification, as required. The signature can be added to the report itself or on a separate addendum page that contains the required certification language.

The information on this page does not apply to battery-embedded products. To learn more about battery-embedded products, visit CalRecycle’s SB 1215 webpage.

Manufacturer Take-Back Program  

CalRecycle implements portions of legislation that establish a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes. Prospective participants must be approved prior to participating.

This application form is to be used by manufacturers intending to participate in the Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program. Interested parties should review all requirements in the regulations and comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Note: No payments will be made for activities conducted prior to registration approval.

Note that, depending on a handler’s activities, other DTSC requirements may apply. See DTSC’s Electronic Waste page for details.

This page is for informational purposes only; it does not list all requirements in statute and regulations.

For more information contact: Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Program, EWaste@calrecycle.ca.gov