Return-It - It's Worth It

What's Accepted

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.

About the Environmental Handling Fee (EHF)

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.

Electronics Recycling
Product Type Product Definition Environmental Handling Fee (EHF)
Charged at the time of purchase
Products Included
Desktop Computers 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
  • Computer terminals
  • Thin clients
  • Desktop computers used as servers
  • Computer parts (NO EHF charged at time of purchase)
Computer terminals Thin clients Desktop computers used as servers Computer parts (NO EHF charged at time of purchase)
Portable Computers Portable Computers

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A personal computer designed for portable use. $1.20
  • Laptop computers
  • Notebook/netbook computers
  • Tablet computers
Laptop computers Notebook/netbook computers Tablet computers
Display Devices 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
  • Televisions
  • Combination TV/Player
  • Computer monitors
  • Professional displays
  • Closed circuit monitor screens
Televisions Combination TV/Player Computer monitors Professional displays Closed circuit monitor screens
Desktop Printers & Fax Machines 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
  • Desktop printers
  • Camera dock printers
  • Desktop label, barcode, card printers
  • Desktop fax machines
Desktop printers Camera dock printers Desktop label, barcode, card printers Desktop fax machines
Computer Peripherals 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
  • Mice
  • Trackballs
  • Keyboards
  • Keypads
Mice Keyboards
Desktop Computer Scanners 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
  • Desktop computer scanners
  • Desktop business card scanners
  • Desktop cheque scanners
  • Desktop photo negative scanners
Desktop computer scanners
Personal/Portable Audio/Video Playback and/or Recording Systems 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
  • Portable AM/FM radios
  • Clock radios
  • Portable stereos
  • Portable tape players/recorders
  • Portable Disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) players/ recorders
  • MP3 players
  • Portable docking/compact speakers (wired and wireless including Wi-Fi or Bluetooth)
  • Portable cassette or digital audio/video recorders
  • Headphones
  • Mini earphones and microphones
  • Headsets (wired and wireless including Bluetooth)
  • Microphones for use with an obligated product
  • Digital and non-digital cameras
  • Digital photo keychains
  • Video cameras/ camcorders
  • Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) which are not enabled to connect to cellular networks
  • Multi-function satellite radios that include CD, MP3, FM radio or other audio functions
  • Portable scanners (business card and photo negative scanners)
  • Video baby monitors and camera systems
  • Portable printers
  • Web cameras
  • Digital frames
  • Portable displays (screen size up to 10")
Portable AM/FM radios Clock radios Portable stereos Portable tape players/recorders Portable Disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) players/ recorders MP3 players Portable docking/compact speakers (wired and wireless including Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) Headphones Mini earphones and microphones Microphones for use with an obligated product Digital and non-digital cameras Video cameras/ camcorders Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) which are not enabled to connect to cellular networks Video baby monitors and camera systems Web cameras Digital frames Portable displays (screen size up to 10
Home Audio/ Video Playback and/or Recording Systems 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
  • AM/FM radios
  • Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)
  • Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
  • Personal Video Recorders (PVRs)
  • Disc players/ recorders (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.)
  • Laser disc players/recorders
  • Cable & satellite receivers
  • Set-top boxes including digital TV
  • Home Stereo Amplifiers
  • Home Stereo Receivers
  • Home Stereo CD or tape decks
  • Turntables/record players
  • Home speaker systems such as stereo and 5.1 packages supplied without amplifier or video player
  • Includes computer (multi-media) speakers
  • Other digital music recorders/players
  • Audio docking stations
  • Analog & digital video cameras for home security or other closed circuit home use
Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs) Personal Video Recorders (PVRs) Disc players/ recorders (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) Set-top boxes including digital TV Home Stereo Amplifiers Home Stereo CD or tape decks Turntables/record players Home speaker systems such as stereo and 5.1 packages supplied without amplifier or video player Includes computer (multi-media) speakers Analog & digital video cameras for home security or other closed circuit home use
Home Theatre in a Box (HTB) Systems 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
  • HTB audio and video equipment packaged as a complete unit
  • Including amplifier, disc players, speakers, sub-woofers and all associated cables, etc.
HTB audio and video equipment packaged as a complete unit
Vehicle Audio & Video Systems 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
  • In-dash CD and/or cassette players
  • Amplifiers
  • Equalizers
  • Speakers
  • Video player systems
  • Video displays (including those with built in tuners)
In-dash CD and/or cassette players Amplifiers Speakers Video player systems
Non-cellular Telephones & Answering Machines 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
  • Telephones (corded and cordless, VoIP, satellite phones)
  • Telephone line answering machines (cassette and digital)
  • Speaker/conference phones
Telephones (corded and cordless, VoIP, satellite phones) Telephone line answering machines (cassette and digital)

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NOTES:

  1. Products included/excluded are examples based upon member inquiries but do not represent an exhaustive list of all obligated products by category. Members must assess products against the definitions of each obligated product category to determine the applicability and appropriate EHF, and may consult the program for assistance in clarification where required.
  2. Products identified as 'Included in the Obligated Category' are subject to the EHF for that category; Products identified as 'Not Included in the Obligated Category' are not subject to the EHF for that category,
  3. There are two instances where multiple obligated products may be packaged by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in a single physical package carrying a single SKU (stock-keeping unit) and be subject to one EHF for the entire package of products:
    1. Where the product definition above specifically includes multiple obligated products, or
    2. Where a product is comprised of different functional components that are sometimes sold separately, but in this case are integrated into a single operating unit. In this instance the integrated product carries the single highest EHF. Examples include:
      • All-in-one computer system (desktop CPU with integrated display device)
      • Display device with integrated video player (DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, etc.)
      • Printer/scanner/fax (all-in-one)
      • Multiple drive players integrated into a single device - e.g. DVD & VCR player
      • Fax machine with a corded telephone handset
      • Telephone with built in answering machine
      • Security display monitor with built in Digital Video Recorder (DVR)