Oregon E-Cycles is an example of product stewardship. Product stewardship means that all parties involved in designing, manufacturing, selling and using a product take responsibility for environmental impacts at every stage of that product's life. Here’s how the responsibilities are shared under Oregon E-Cycles.
Manufacturers
- Recycle their share of returned product
- Pay for cost of system
- Assure convenient, free collection statewide
- Educate and provide outreach
Retailers
- Provide printed information about Oregon E-Cycles at point of sale
- Ensure that the computers, monitors and TVs sold are affixed with a permanent and visible brand label
- Only sell computers, monitors and TVs that are listed as “pending” or “compliant” on DEQ’s manufacturer compliance list
State government
- Register manufacturers
- Establish Environmental Management Practices and other guidelines
- Educate and provide outreach
- Enforce and provide oversight
Local governments
Educate and provide outreach
Consumers
Bring electronics to participating Oregon E-Cycles collection sites