It is important for both consumers and industry to be aware of which products are, and are not, part of the Return-It Electronics program.
The EHF is not a tax. Fees collected fund the electronics recycling program.
As of February 1, 2011, the Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) that is levied on the sale of new products in the designated categories has been adjusted. One-hundred percent (100%) of the program revenue will be used for the administration, collection, transportation, and responsible recycling of end-of-life electronics.
Products not regulated within the program will not have a fee levied and, consequently, will not be accepted at Return-It Electronics Collection Sites.
The following items can be recycled free of charge at any Encorp Return-It Electronics Collection Site. The associated Environmental Handling Fees (EHF) are charged at the time of purchase.
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Desktop Computers
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A computer terminal designed to reside on a desk or similar work surface. May be packaged with a mouse, keyboard, cables, speakers, webcam and other peripherals in a single Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) package carrying a single SKU, subject to a single desktop computer EHF. Includes desktop computers and desktop computers acting as servers. | $5.50 |
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Portable Computers
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A personal computer designed for portable use. | $1.20 |
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Display Devices
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A non-portable video display device that typically resides on a table, floor, or wall and requires AC power to operate. May contain an embedded television tuner, or may be used for displaying images from computers or other digital or analog sources such as an external TV tuner or cable/satellite receiver. Includes various display technologies, such as CRT, flat panel (LCD, Plasma, LED, OLED, etc.) or rear projection. | Diagonal Screen Size: Less than & including 29": $9.00 Greater than 29": $31.75 |
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Desktop Printers & Fax Machines
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A printing or facsimile device designed to reside on a desktop or similar work surface. May be a "multi-function" or "all in one" device that performs different tasks such as copy, scan, fax, print, etc., in which case the integrated product is subject to a single EHF. Fax machines packaged with cordless telephone handsets in a single OEM packaged under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Includes various printing technologies, such as laser & LED (electrophotographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation, etc. | $6.50 |
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Computer Peripherals
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A manual input keying or pointing device, such as a mouse, a keyboard, or a similar device, designed for use with a desktop or portable computer. Includes both wired and wireless devices. A combination of a single mouse and a single keyboard packaged in one OEM box under a single SKU is subject to one EHF. | $0.90 |
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Desktop Computer Scanners
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Desktop imaging equipment designed for use in conjunction with a personal computer or network system that converts hard copy data such as text, photos, etc., into an electronic file. | $6.50 |
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Personal/Portable Audio/Video Playback and/or Recording Systems
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A portable device used primarily for personal use that operates on battery power or is powered directly from the device to which it is connected (i.e. computer). Portable audio/video players supplied with accessory headphones in a single OEM package under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package and sold under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | $0.40 |
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Home Audio/ Video Playback and/or Recording Systems
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Audio and video playback and/or recording systems (mini/mid/full size) or system components for residential use but may also be used for institutional, commercial or industrial applications. Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Multiple security cameras supplied in a single OEM package and sold under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | $3.50 |
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Home Theatre in a Box (HTB) Systems
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Audio and/or video equipment packaged as a complete system intended to provide an "in-home" theatre experience. | $6.00 |
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Vehicle Audio & Video Systems
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Aftermarket audio and video systems or system components intended to replace or supplement OEM factory-installed systems or system components. Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | $2.75 |
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Non-cellular Telephones & Answering Machines
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A telecommunication device with a handset, multiple handsets, or microphone and speaker systems, that is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly speech). A device that is designed to record sound from incoming calls over a telephone line or VoIP line. Accessory handsets packaged with a telephone in a single OEM package under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Accessory speakers/microphones packaged with a speaker/conference phone in a single OEM package, under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | $0.85 |
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