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Under the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (known as SB20), retailers (and HP Partners) selling or leasing in California video display devices covered by the law must collect a fee from the consumer at the time of purchase. Retailers and HP Partners are allowed to keep 3% of that fee amount to cover their administrative costs. The remainder of the fee must be remitted to the California Board of Equalization.  For details on fee remittance, see http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/ewaste.htm.

Retailers and HP Partners should monitor the California Integrated Waste Management Board's website (www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/Act2003) for updates and guidance.

Devices covered under SB20

  • Cathode ray tube containing devices (CRT devices)
  • Cathode ray tubes (CRTs)
  • Computer monitors containing CRTs
  • Laptop computers with liquid crystal display (LCD) screens
  • LCD containing desktop monitors
  • Televisions containing CRTs
  • Televisions containing LCD screens
  • Plasma televisions
  • Portable DVD players containing LCD screens
The fee amounts are:
Screen size Fee amount
More than four inches but less than 15 inches  $6
At least 15 inches but less than 35 inches         $8
35 inches or more $10

The following HP products are subject to the fee. The fees listed are those established by SB20 to be collected from the consumer at the point of sale.

» HP's Covered Electronic Devices product list and fees
» Retailer and HP Partner notification letter

Additional information, see:

California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
CIWMB SB20 Retailer Information
Calif. Board of Equalization
Calif. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control

For questions about SB20 specific to Hewlett-Packard products, send us an email at SB20@hp.com.

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