Sec. 361.982. RECYCLER RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) This section does not apply to a television manufacturer.
(b) A person who is engaged in the business of recycling covered television equipment in this state shall:
(1) register with the commission and certify that the person is in compliance with the standards adopted under Section 361.990;
(2) on or before January 31 of each year renew the registration with the commission and certify the person's continued compliance with the standards adopted under Section 361.990;
(3) recycle all covered television equipment accepted for recycling in accordance with the standards adopted under Section 361.990;
(4) maintain a written log recording the weight of all covered television equipment received by the person and the disposition of that equipment; and
(5) annually report to the commission the total weight of covered television equipment received and recycled by the person in the preceding 12 months.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 605 (S.B. 329), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Subtitle B - Solid Waste, Toxic Chemicals, Sewage, Litter, and Water
Chapter 361 - Solid Waste Disposal Act
Subchapter Z. Television Equipment Recycling Program
Section 361.972. Legislative Findings and Purpose
Section 361.973. Applicability
Section 361.974. Sales Prohibition
Section 361.975. Manufacturer's Labeling Requirement
Section 361.976. Manufacturers' Registration and Reporting
Section 361.977. Television Recycling Account
Section 361.978. Manufacturer's Recovery Plan and Related Responsibilities
Section 361.979. Manufacturer Recycling Leadership Program
Section 361.980. Recycling Leadership Program Collection Report
Section 361.981. Retailer Responsibility
Section 361.982. Recycler Responsibilities
Section 361.984. Commission Responsibilities
Section 361.986. Financial and Proprietary Information
Section 361.987. Biennial Report to Legislature
Section 361.989. Consumer Responsibilities
Section 361.990. Management of Collected Television Equipment