Manufacturers selling certain electronic products to households and K-12 schools in Wisconsin, USA, may be required to register under E-Cycle Wisconsin, the state's electronics recycling program administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Importantly, the requirements can apply even when a manufacturer is located outside Wisconsin or outside the United States, and even when products reach Wisconsin consumers through retailers, distributors, or online sales.

What products are covered?

Wisconsin's Covered Electronic Devices (CEDs) include several common consumer electronics, such as desktop and laptop computers, tablets, desktop printers and multifunction printers, 3D printers, televisions, computer monitors, certain e-readers, and certain video game systems.

Manufacturers can review the DNR's detailed definitions, responsibilities, and compliance requirements in the.

When is registration required?

Manufacturers subject to E-Cycle Wisconsin generally must register and report annually by March 1.

Manufacturers offering covered products for sale to Wisconsin households or K-12 schools for the first time must register within 10 days of beginning to offer those products for sale. First-time manufacturers should contact the Wisconsin DNR to obtain registration instructions.

Do online or distributor sales count?

Yes. Registration obligations are not limited to manufacturers selling directly to consumers. Covered products sold to Wisconsin consumers may trigger requirements whether they are sold through physical stores, online channels, catalogs, retailers, or other distribution channels.

What information should manufacturers prepare?

Manufacturers should be prepared to provide their current brands of covered electronics, applicable Wisconsin sales information, product quantities and weights, and information necessary to determine their recycling target.

When exact Wisconsin sales information is unavailable, the DNR provides options for estimating Wisconsin sales based on national sales information. It is therefore important to verify both the geographic scope and accuracy of sales data before submitting a registration.

What is the recycling target?

Depending on applicable sales, a registered manufacturer may have an annual recycling target, representing the amount of eligible electronics for which it must arrange recycling during the program year.

Manufacturers can work with recyclers registered under E-Cycle Wisconsin to help meet their obligations. The DNR maintains an official List of Registered E-Cycle Wisconsin Recyclers.

Is registration a one-time requirement?

No. E-Cycle Wisconsin involves ongoing compliance. Covered manufacturers must complete annual registration and reporting and meet applicable recycling requirements.

How can BACL support manufacturers?

BACL's Global Market Access (GMA) Department can support manufacturers with Wisconsin USA E-Cycle compliance, including:

• Product-scope and registration assessments；

• Initial manufacturer registration support；

• Review of sales and product-weight information；

• Annual registration and reporting；

• Recycling-target compliance support；

• Coordination with registered recycling partners；

• Communication and regulatory support with the Wisconsin DNR.

For manufacturers introducing electronic products into Wisconsin, USA, or expanding into the wider U.S. market, BACL's GMA Department can provide regulatory and market-access support throughout the compliance process.

Source:

https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wmmps/ShellReportViewer.aspx?RID=15

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Ecycle/Manufacturers.html

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