News and updates
The new Oregon E-Cycles program began on Jan. 1, 2026. HB 3220 was signed into law in 2023. This law modernizes the Oregon E-Cycles program by expanding the types of electronic devices that will be accepted by the program and strengthening the convenience requirements for program services. Program plans from prospective producer responsibility organizations, or PROs, are due by July 1 of each year, for the following program year.
By the July 1 due date, DEQ received one program plan for the 2027 program year. As required in statute, DEQ has 60 days to review and reject or approve plans. DEQ will also be taking public input on the plan, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
Please email your input to ecycle.info@deq.oregon.gov with the subject line, “Input on 2027 E-Cycles Plan". Input can also be mailed to DEQ at 700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 600, Portland, Oregon 97232. All input must be received by Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT. DEQ will evaluate all input received, but will not respond directly to individuals who provide input.
Note: Some content in the program plan has been redacted, as the PRO claims this content is confidential or trade secret. These items include references to financials, formulas, brand and processor information and collection site compensation. DEQ has not yet made a determination in these claims of confidentiality.
Manufacturers
Manufacturers of covered electronic devices have obligations under the Oregon E-Cycles law. Manufacturers must register and submit sales data annually with DEQ, must designate a PRO and must fund the program.
Prospective PROs
Producer responsibility organizations designated by manufacturers must submit a program plan to DEQ for review and approval.
On Aug. 29, 2025 DEQ responded to producer responsibility plans for the 2026 program year.
On Oct. 13, 2025, DEQ received revised plans from prospective PROs. As required in statute, DEQ has 45 days to review and approve, conditionally approve or reject plans.
On July 1, 2025, DEQ received two program plans for the 2026 program year. As required in statute, DEQ has 60 days to review and reject or approve plans.
DEQ held a public input period on updated plans and received the following input:
Note: Some content in the program plans has been redacted, as the PRO claims this content is confidential or trade secret. These items include references to financials, formulas, manufacturer and market share information, collection site progress, and compensation. DEQ has not yet made a determination in these claims of confidentiality.
Collection sites
With more than 180 across the state, collection sites are a critical piece of the Oregon E-Cycles program. Starting in 2026, there will be changes to the current program. Prospective PROs are working with collection sites to ensure a steady transition into the new program.
Retailers
Retailers that sell covered electronic devices in or into Oregon through all types of sales (in-store, catalog, phone and Internet) must follow certain requirements under Oregon's electronics recycling law.
Visit the E-Cycles Retailers page for more information.
Consumers
In Oregon, it's free and easy to safely recycle TVs, computers, laptops, printers, monitors and tablets, through the Oregon E-Cycles program. If you have large or heavy items (for example, console TVs), please call ahead to ensure the collection site has capacity to handle your items.