Virginia E-waste Law

Virginia Governor Kaine signed the Computer Recovery and Recycling Act (HB 344) on March 11, 2008. This producer responsibility bill requires manufacturers to set up a collection system for consumers to return computer equipment for recycling and reuse free of charge, effective July 1, 2009.

Details
The Act went into effect July 1, 2009. Each manufacturer must file its recovery plan with DEQ in order to continue to sell its products in Virginia after this date of the legislation. If a manufacturer's recovery plan is not in place (and on file with the Department of Environmental Quality) by this date, the manufacturer's computers can not be sold in the state. There is reporting requirement but not recycling goals set.

Disposal Ban
There is currently no disposal ban

Covered Devices: Desktops or notebook computer and maybe include computer monitor. Does not include televisions.
Read the final version of the law.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Numbers:

In 2009, Virginia collected 3,782,500 pounds of e-waste for the 6 months that the program was in effect. In 2010, Virginia collected only 4,439,446 pounds of ewaste or .56 pounds per capita despite having a longer period of time for collection.