Electronic Product Management: Implementing the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003

Collector and Recycler Net Cost Reporting

The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) adopted regulations to implement portions of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. This landmark legislation established a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes. In order to properly set the recovery and recycling payments rates, the CIWMB must evaluate the costs incurred by approved participants when conducting collection and recycling activities. An important tool in this evaluation will be the Net Cost Report currently required of all participants.

Regulations for the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (14 CCR 18660.10) require approved collectors and recyclers to maintain records documenting costs and annually to submit a report to the CIWMB on the net costs of collecting and recycling covered electronic wastes (CEWs).

The next report will be due on or before March 1, 2008.

To simplify reporting, the CIWMB developed the CEW Net Cost Report Form (Form 220) and the CEW Cost Estimation Worksheets (Form 220a for collectors and dual entities and Form 220b for recyclers and dual entities). The CIWMB also developed a Guide to Net Cost Reporting that provides detailed information for completing this requirement.

Resources:

Two Net Cost Report "Webinars" were held in January/February to assist collectors and recyclers complete the reporting requirements. A recording of the proceedings is also available.

Guide to Net Cost Reporting (CIWMB's Publications web)
This guide describes the reporting and documentation requirements for CEW collection and recycling activities conducted during the previous calendar year. The report is due on or before March 1 each year. This guide provides detailed, line-by-line instructions for completing the Annual CEW Net Cost Report (Form 220) and CEW Net Cost Estimation Worksheets for Collectors (Form 220a) and Recyclers (Form 220b). Forms are available below:

• Annual CEW Net Cost Report (CIWMB Form 220) (MS Excel, 22 KB). Report is due March 1 each year.
• CEW Net Cost Estimation Worksheets for Collectors (Form 220a) (MS Excel, 27 KB)
• CEW Net Cost Estimation Worksheets for Recyclers (Form 220b) (MS Excel, 23 KB)

Frequently Asked Questions. A compilation of questions and answers relating to the annual net cost reporting requirements.

As the CIWMB, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), works to implement this important legislation, more information will be available through this website. Note that any guidance provided by the CIWMB should not substitute for careful reading of the original statute or subsequent regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to check back often, or subscribe to an e-mail newsletter to be kept apprised of developments and events.

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Last updated: February 26, 2008