Overview
Every year, CalRecycle is authorized and required by statute to consider the adequacy of the covered electronic waste (CEW) recovery and recycling payment rates. The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) proposed payment rates per Public Resources Code (PRC) sections 42477 and 42478. These rates are necessary to maintain CalRecycle’s responsibilities under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, as amended.
Affected Regulatory Code Sections
CalRecycle is proposing regulations to amend Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 7, Chapter 8.2, sections 18660.33 and 18660.34.
Current Status
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) will be holding an informal public workshop on April 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. The purpose of this workshop is to consult with the public, the regulated community, and other interested parties to solicit feedback on the proposed recovery rate for all CEW and recycling payment rates for video display devices, as defined in PRC section 42463(g)(1)(A).
Details of how to participate and submit questions and feedback at this workshop are included in the Input from Interested Parties section.
Current Documents
Formal rulemaking documents may be published on this webpage if CalRecycle files any proposed regulations with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL).
A copy of the presentation will be posted in advance of the workshop at the CalRecycle Public Notices.
Input from Interested Parties
CalRecycle will hold the hybrid public workshop to solicit feedback from interested parties on this matter.
April 16, 2026
Starting at 10:00 am
CalRecycle Headquarters
Sierra Hearing Room
1001 I Street, Sacramento, California
The public workshop will be a hybrid in-person and virtual workshop, accessible in person at the CalRecycle headquarters Sierra Hearing Room. The Sierra Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible.
The public workshop will also be accessible virtually via Zoom for direct participation and via webcast for observation only. To attend virtually via Zoom, you must register in advance. Registration is free.
To observe the public workshop via webcast, please go to the Public Meeting Live Webcasts. Webcast participants will not be able to ask questions. If you are participating remotely and anticipate providing comments, it is recommended to join through Zoom. No registration is necessary to view the webcast.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available in-person at the workshop and remotely via Zoom or webcast. For in-person interpretation services, headsets will be available and can be provided by CalRecycle staff prior to or during the workshop. If you need interpretation services in a language other than Spanish, please notify CalRecycle at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov by April 7, 2026, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Written feedback and questions may be submitted prior to the workshop and after the workshop has concluded in one of the following ways:
Electronic submittal: Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment Rates Comment Period
Postal mail:
Donnet McFarlane
Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment Rates
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Regulations Unit
1001 “I” St., MS-24B, Sacramento, CA 95814
Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone number, email address, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request.
Contact
For more information, please contact Donnet McFarlane at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
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For more information regarding the CEW Recycling Program, please visit Electronic Waste Management Homepage.
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