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Are you a Collector?

A “collector” for this program is a licensed entity doing business in Washington State that gathers covered electronic products from households, small businesses, school districts, small governments, and charities for the purpose of submitting them to a Covered Electronic Product recycling plan.

Who can be a collector?

Anyone who meets the requirements below and collects unwanted electronic products under this program will be compensated for reasonable costs of providing this service.

What do collectors need to do?
In order to participate in the Electronic Product Recycling Program and be paid by a recycling plan for collecting covered electronic products, a collector must:

• Submit an initial registration to collect covered electronic products
• Update the registration information within 14 days of any changes
• Renew registration annually between June 1 and September 1
• Meet certain performance standards defined in WAC 173-900-450

Local Government Licensing/Permitting

Check with your city or county government to determine if any local requirements apply. Contact your local government by clicking here.

Collectors approved to provide services for plans are listed on the “Collector Registration List” at this website. Collectors who do not complete this process will not be able to collect covered electronic products for the Electronic Product Recycling Program, but may collect electronic products to be recycled outside of this program.

NOTE: The individual responsible for implementing the requirements under the Washington Electronic Product Recycling Program must submit the registration form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To Register Click Here

If you would like to get a printable version of this form or have any questions relating to electronic product registration, please contact Margo Thompson at (360) 407-6999 or math461@ecy.wa.gov.