Electronic Waste Recycling Fee - As of June 30, 2011
Year Started
2005
What is Taxed?
Certain new or refurbished televisions, computer monitors, laptop computers, and other devices (referred to as Covered Electronic Devices [CEDs])
Who Pays?
Retailers of new or refurbished CEDs, purchasers under certain circumstances
Number of Registrants
10,333
Tax Rate
Fee ranges from $6 to $10 imposed on the retail sale to consumers depending on the viewable size of the video display, measured diagonally
10-11 Revenues
$156 million
Revenue Change from 09-10
Down 11.1%
Fund Allocation
Electronic Waste and Recovery Recycling Account – to fund electronic waste recycling programs that, over time, will reduce the amount of hazardous waste in landfills
Citation of the Law