Guides for E-Waste Collectors & Recyclers.
SB-20 compliance, CalRecycle reporting, and operations guides written for California e-waste collectors and recyclers.
How to Fill Out a CalRecycle 198 (CEW Collection Log)
The CalRecycle 198 is not a month-end summary — it is a running record of collection events, and it decides whether a recycler can pay your claim. Here is what California's regulations actually require it to contain.
CalRecycle 198 vs 197 vs 198SA vs 184: Which Form Do You Need?
Seven documents run the Covered Electronic Waste program, and the numbers are close enough that collectors file the wrong one. Here is what each form is for, who files it, and what it is not.
What Has to Travel With a Load to the Recycler
A load of covered electronic waste arriving at a recycler without its source documentation is a load the recycler may decline to pay on. Here is the full package, item by item.
When Your 198 Needs Another Collector's Logs
If CEW reaches you through another collector, your log does not stop at their name. It has to carry the sources behind their material as well — and that single requirement is what breaks most collection log systems.
CalRecycle Claims Go Electronic: What Changes on April 1, 2026
Starting April 1, 2026, CalRecycle will not accept CEW claims, applications or reports submitted outside its electronic system. The record-keeping rules are unchanged — which is precisely the problem.
What Is SB-20? California's E-Waste Recycling Law Explained
SB-20 is California's landmark e-waste recycling law. Here's what it covers, how CalRecycle payments work, and what every collector needs to do to stay compliant.
How to Prepare for a CalRecycle Audit as an E-Waste Collector
CalRecycle audits can be triggered by report discrepancies or selected at random. Here's what auditors look for and how to keep your operation prepared.
CRT vs. Flatscreen: Weight Tracking for SB-20 Compliance
Misclassifying CRTs and flat panels is one of the most common SB-20 compliance errors. Here's how to track device weights correctly to protect your payments and avoid audit findings.
SB-20 vs. Non-SB-20 Material: What Every E-Waste Recycler Needs to Know
Not everything that arrives at your dock qualifies for SB-20 payment. Here's how to separate covered electronic waste from non-SB-20 material and avoid mixing the two streams.
What Is an AI Agent for E-Waste? Meet TAYR Agent
TAYR Agent is an AI built specifically for e-waste operations. It creates POs from photos, answers CRM questions in plain English, and learns how you work. Here's what an AI agent actually does for recyclers and collectors.
E-Waste Collector Software: What to Look For in 2026
Not all software built for recyclers works for collectors. Here is what California e-waste collectors should look for in 2026 — from CEW log management to sub-collector transfers and AI-powered operations.
DTSC E-Waste Compliance for California Recyclers: A Complete Guide
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) regulates hazardous e-waste in California alongside CalRecycle. Here is what every e-waste recycler needs to know about DTSC compliance, annual reporting, and how Tayr keeps both streams accurate.
CalRecycle vs. DTSC: Understanding E-Waste Compliance in California
California e-waste recyclers must comply with both CalRecycle (SB-20 payments) and DTSC (hazardous waste regulation). Here is how the two agencies differ, what each requires, and how Tayr keeps both streams accurate.
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