Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer Reporting Information

Video display device manufacturers (Public Resources Code Section 42463 (q)(1)(A)-(C)) that sell Covered Electronic Devices (CEDs) in California are required to submit an annual report to CalRecycle. The manufacturer report is due on or before July 1 of each year, covering the previous calendar year.

Updated reporting template forms, revised in May 2025, are available to assist in complying with regulations:

  • CalRecycle 242: This form is intended to help manufacturers meet the annual reporting requirements for CEDs sold in California. A separate form 242 is required for each brand.
  • CalRecycle 242 Instructions

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Report Content Requirements

Refer to the applicable statute and regulations for reporting requirements. The annual manufacturer report must include the following information per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, section 18660.41:

  • General Information.
  • Sales Data.
  • Material Reporting.
  • Recycled Content.
  • Design for Recycling.
  • List of Retailers Notified.
  • Consumer Information.
  • Manufacturer certification.

The manufacturer is responsible for submitting the reporting requirements covering the general information and bullets 4 through 8 above when a “collective report” is submitted on their behalf.

Top Problems with Recent Reporting

  • Failure to submit.
  • Reports submitted late.
  • Failure to submit information by brand.
  • Reports did not contain all the required information.
  • Manufacturer submitted with a collective report, but did not submit the other required information, therefore report is incomplete.
  • Manufacturer submitted report without a signature.

To ensure compliance with the CED manufacturer reporting requirements, CalRecycle recommends carefully reading and following the statute and regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to an email newsletter for developments and event information.

Submit completed reports and supplemental documentation electronically to CEDManufacturers@CalRecycle.ca.gov

The information on this page does not apply to battery-embedded products. To learn more about battery-embedded products, visit CalRecycle’s SB 1215 webpage.

Manufacturer Take-Back Program  

CalRecycle implements portions of legislation that establish a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes. Prospective participants must be approved prior to participating.

This application form is to be used by manufacturers intending to participate in the Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program. Interested parties should review all requirements in the regulations and comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Note: No payments will be made for activities conducted prior to registration approval.

Note that, depending on a handler’s activities, other DTSC requirements may apply. See DTSC’s Electronic Waste page for details.

This page is for informational purposes only; it does not list all requirements in statute and regulations.

For more information contact: Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Program, EWaste@calrecycle.ca.gov