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TVs and Consumer Electronics

Recycling Programs

TVs and Consumer Electronics in the US
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In September 2007, Sharp Electronics Corporation, in collaboration with Panasonic Corporation of North America and Toshiba America Consumer Products, LLC, established the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM). The program, initially focused on recycling audio-visual products like TVs, has since expanded nationwide with approximately 1,800 collection points. MRM also hosts special events and engages in voluntary activities to promote the recycling of consumer* electronics, fully complying with all state laws and regulations.

MRM offers a free mail-back recycling program for consumers. Through this service, MRM partners with UPS to provide a convenient shipping process. On the MRM website, consumers can easily find a collection point near them using an embedded Google map. If they prefer to mail their items, they can select the mail-back option to receive a pre-paid UPS shipping label. After registering their product information and location, consumers can print the shipping label, package their item, and drop it off at any UPS location for free (such as a UPS store or a workplace with UPS pickup). For a small fee, home pickup can also be arranged.

For more information on how to recycle your electronics and Sharp televisions for free, visit: www.mrmrecycling.com.

State E-Waste Regulations:

E-waste (electronic waste) management and recycling requirements may vary across the United States, as each state has its own laws and programs. See links below for those States that have defined programs and processes for e-waste recycling:

How to Recycle Electronic Devices in New Jersey

Sharp Electronics works with MRM to collect covered electronic devices** from consumers in New Jersey, including computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and televisions.

New Jersey consumers are unable to bring a device to a collection site, or with bulky devices, are eligible for free pickup. For collection sites or to arrange pickup, visit: www.mrmrecycling.com or see the New Jersey E-Waste Program. Recycling costs cannot be passed on to consumers under state law.

*“Consumer” means a person, small business enterprise, State entity, school district, or local government unit that purchases a covered electronic device in a retail sale. Consumer does not include any business concern that purchases a covered electronic device.

**“Covered electronic device” or “CED” means a desktop or personal computer, computer monitor, portable computer, desktop printer, desktop fax machine, or television sold to a consumer. A covered electronic device does not include any of the following: 1. An electronic device that is a part of a motor vehicle or any component part of a motor vehicle assembled by, or for, a vehicle manufacturer or franchised dealer, including a replacement part for use in a motor vehicle; 2. An electronic device that is functionally or physically a part of a larger piece of equipment designed and intended for use in an industrial, commercial, or medical setting, including diagnostic, monitoring, or control equipment; 3. An electronic device that is contained within a clothes washer, clothes dryer, refrigerator, refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, conventional oven or range, dishwasher, room air conditioner, dehumidifier, or air purifier; or 4. A handheld device used to access commercial mobile data service or commercial mobile radio service, as such services are defined at 47 CFR 20.3.