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E-Waste Notification of Intent Fact Sheet & FAQs

November 2023*

Notification of Intent (NOI)

Handlers who generate*, collect, store, treat, recycle, dispose, and/or export universal waste electronic devices and cathode ray tube (CRT) waste materials must submit a one-time Notification of Intent (NOI) to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) at least 30 days prior to starting operations.

Submit your NOI

You can submit your NOIs electronically using the Universal Waste Electronic Devices (UWED) System.

Below are general guidelines and frequently asked questions to assist with the submission of NOIs.

Be sure to notify as the correct type of e-waste handler!

Visit DTSC’s E-Waste More Information webpage to learn more about each type of e-waste handler.

* Households and conditionally exempt small quantity universal waste generators (CESQUWG) are exempt from having to notify DTSC. For more information about what qualifies you as a household or CESQUWG, please refer to our Universal Waste and How to Handle It Fact Sheet.

Tutorials for Filing a Notification of Intent

These tutorials are a step-by-step guidelines on how to complete a Notification of Intent (NOI) to handle electronic waste. Choose the tutorial that is associated with your type of facility and complete the NOI using our Universal Waste Electronic Devices (UWED) online system.

Select which type of e-waste handler you are

Not sure?

Learn how to file an NOI as an e-waste collector.

I’m a Collector

Learn how to file an NOI as an e-waste recycler.

I’m a Recycler

Learn how to file an NOI as an e-waste generator.

I’m a Generator

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When do I need to file a new Notice of Intent (NOI)?

You must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) at least 30 days before e-waste activities (i.e., collection, treatment, recycling) occur. Any subsequent activity held at that facility or event location is covered by the initial NOI, no matter the length of time between activities.

A new NOI is not required to be submitted unless there is a change in the collection event location, business name, or facility location.

Where can I find more information about generators and transporters?

To learn more about generators and their requirements, visit DTSC’s Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements Fact Sheet webpage.

To learn more about transporters, visit DTSC’s Transporters webpage.

Where can I find EPA ID number information?

You can find more information regarding EPA ID numbers and apply for one on our Hazardous Waste Identification Number webpage.

What if I don’t collect over 220 lbs of e-waste?

If you are a collector and you collect any amount of e-waste from off-site, even if it less than 220 lbs, you are required to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to DTSC.

While an NOI is required, you will not need to file an annual report for a facility or event that collected less than 220 lbs of e-waste. However, DTSC encourages the filing of a “No Report” report in order to show that the facility is active and the account is being maintained. For more information regarding annual reporting requirements, visit our Annual Reporting FAQs webpage.

Notification of Intent Regulatory Requirements

For ease of reference, we offer the following citations from the California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22. For the complete and most up-to-date source for universal waste handler regulatory requirements, visit our DTSC Laws & Regulations webpage.

Requirement to obtain an EPA ID number — 22 CCR § 66273.32(a-b)
Collector and generator notification requirements — 22 CCR § 66273.32(c)
Recycler notification requirements — 22 CCR § 66273.74(a)
CRT collection and treatment requirements — 22 CCR §§ 66273.74(a) & 66273.82(g)

Additional Information and Resources

Requirements for E-Waste Handlers

Universal Waste and How to Handle It Fact Sheet

Guidance Documents for E-Waste Collectors and Recyclers

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Questions? Email us at electronicwaste@dtsc.ca.gov.

*Disclaimer

This fact sheet does not replace or supersede relevant statutes and regulations. The information contained in this fact sheet is based upon the statutes and regulations in effect as of the date of the fact sheet. Interested parties should keep apprised of subsequent changes to relevant statutes and regulations.