Department of Environmental Protection

Register to Sell Covered Devices

The Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) sets rules for manufacturers selling certain devices in Pennsylvania. These devices include desktop and laptop computers, monitors, peripherals, and televisions. However, manufacturers of only computer peripherals are exempt from these rules. Fill out the form to register.

Overview

Manufacturers who want to sell covered devices in Pennsylvania, including online, must register with the department. To register, submit a registration form and pay a $5,000 fee. The registration and payment are due by August 31st before each program year begins.

Manufacturers must create a recycling plan to match their sales from two years prior.

The plan should include:

  • Collection sites and events

  • Recyclers and their methods

  • Promotion and education strategies, including a website or hotline

  • Signatures from all parties involved

Plans are due by August 31st each year.

Manufacturers must submit a report by January 31st each year if they ran a recycling program the year before.

The report must include:

If a manufacturer falls short, they must pay a fee of $2.00 per pound for the deficit, plus 10%. This is due by March 15th.

Manufacturers can't charge for the collection, transportation, or recycling of covered devices unless they offer a discount or rebate of equal or greater value. Only sellers of new devices can offer these incentives.

Devices collected in Pennsylvania must be recycled according to laws and regulations. They can't be disposed of in harmful ways.

Manufacturers must ensure their devices go to certified facilities. If the facility is in Pennsylvania, it needs a specific permit.

Additional Resources

Contact Information

Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send electronic files to ra-eprecyclepa@pa.gov. If sending electronically, hard copies do not need to be mailed.

Mailing Instructions:

If by US Postal Service:
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Waste Management
PO Box 8472
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472

If by Ground Service (UPS, RPS, etc.):
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Waste Management
400 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-8472

Please email with any questions: ra-eprecyclepa@pa.gov