South Carolina Code 48-60-140. Recovery of covered devices to comply with law; recoverer minimum compliance
(A) Covered devices must be recovered in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Collection and storage of covered devices must be performed in accordance with best management practices.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 48-60-140
- collection: means to facilitate the delivery of a covered television device or covered computer monitor device to a collection site included in the manufacturer's program, and to transport the covered television device or covered computer monitor device for recovery. See South Carolina Code 48-60-20
- Covered devices: means a covered computer device, covered computer monitor device, and a covered television device marketed and intended for use by a consumer. See South Carolina Code 48-60-20
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. See South Carolina Code 48-60-20
(B) All recycling or reuse facilities used by recoverers of covered electronic devices must, at a minimum, achieve and maintain third-party accredited certification. Acceptable certification programs include the Responsible Recycling (R)(2) Practices and e-Stewards. Other certification programs recognized by the department or the United States Environmental Protection Agency also are acceptable. Manufacturers of covered electronic devices shall ensure that recycling or reuse facilities used as part of their recovery programs meet this requirement. Local governments and other consolidators of covered electronic devices shall ensure that the material they collect is transferred to a recycling or reuse facility that meets this requirement.