E-Waste

Discarded electronic equipment (computers, monitors, phones, TVs) — regulated under both RCRA (federal) and state e-waste laws.

## What is e-waste?

**Electronic waste** covers anything with a circuit board or screen at end of life. Major categories:

- **CRT** (cathode-ray-tube) monitors and TVs — contain leaded glass.
- **LCD / LED** monitors — contain mercury (older CCFL backlights).
- **Laptops, desktops, servers.**
- **Mobile phones and tablets.**
- **Printers, copiers, networking gear.**

## Regulation

- **Federal:** RCRA universal waste rules.
- **State:** 25+ states have e-waste-specific laws (CA SB 20, NY ARERA, WA E-Cycle, IL CES, etc.).
- **Most states require certified e-waste handlers** (R2 or e-Stewards).

## How WeighPay handles e-waste

WeighPay's e-waste workflow tags every load with the regulated material type, prevents commingling with general scrap, prints state-required manifests, and tracks chain-of-custody to the downstream R2/e-Stewards processor.

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