Advanced Recovery Fee (ARF)
An Advanced Recovery Fee (ARF) is a charge added to the price of electronic products by state legislation in order to encourage recycling when these items become broken, unused or out-of-date. It was made to cover all recycling costs including collection, transportation and processing of e-waste in efforts to promote recycling of electronics instead of regular disposal.
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How Do Advanced Recovery Fees Work?
The Recycling Partnership found that 76% of recyclable materials in households are thrown away in the trash — that’s a lot! When buying electronics in states where an ARF applies, a fee is implemented on purchases. This fee acts as a retainer for when the product is returned to the manufacturer for recycling. The e-waste is then redirected and recycled accordingly and the advanced recovery fee will be refunded to you.
Is ARF Efficient For Increasing Sustainability?
Yes. Advanced recovery fees takes a percentage of the purchase price of your electronics, which is later refunded when you proceed to return your electronics to be recycled with that manufacturer. ARF is an efficient way for state legislators to encourage proper recycling of e-waste by both manufacturers and consumers.
Which Manufacturers Have ARF In Place?
Manufacturers do not directly impose ARFs; instead, these fees are mandated by state legislation.
Where are Advanced Recovery Fees Mandated?
Currently, ARF is implemented in California, where consumers pay a fee at the time of purchasing electronics like TVs and computer monitors. The fee varies based on the screen size and is intended to fund the recycling of these devices once they are no longer in use.
I have e-waste to recycle!
We are happy to help! With decades of experience in electronics recycling, data destruction and ITAD management, AIT is your premier one-stop e-waste recycler.
AIT will always provide you with full documentation detailing your recycling overview including:
- Certificate of Destruction (CoD)
- Certificate of Recycling
- Full E-Waste Recycling Report
With accessible pick-up, drop-off and mail-in options available, AIT is excited to bridge the sustainability gap as your recycling partner.