Opportunity for Comment

Concept Chapter 415: Reasonable Costs for the Handling and Recycling of Electronic Wastes

Comment deadline: August 14, 2026

The Department is seeking public input on conceptual updates to Reasonable Costs for the Handling and Recycling of Electronic Wastes, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 415.

The Department is proposing to:

  • Remove $0.48 ceiling for the cost schedules and specify how the department will choose a consolidator for a geographic service area when multiple applicants submit the same lowest price schedule;

  • Include refurbishing and reusing for how a consolidator determines their allowable handling, transportation, and recycling costs;

  • Conduct an annual stakeholder meeting each August to provide program updates and to promote dialog between stakeholders.

Written public comments may be sent to:

Andrew Pomiak

17 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

The public comment period ends on August 14, 2026.

Ch. 418: ewaste Concept Draft (pdf)