# RCW 70A.500.050: RCW 70A.500.050: Independent plan requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.500.050
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.500.050: Independent plan requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 500 / Section 050

## Text

(1) A manufacturer must participate in the standard plan administered by the authority, unless the manufacturer obtains department approval for an independent plan for the collection, transportation, and recycling of unwanted electronic products. (2) An independent plan may be submitted by an individual manufacturer or by a group of manufacturers, provided that: (a) For program years 2009 through 2015, each independent plan represents at least a five percent return share of covered electronic products. For program year 2016 and all subsequent program years, each independent plan represents at least a five percent market share of covered electronic products; and (b) No manufacturer may participate in an independent plan if it is a new entrant or a white box manufacturer. (3) An individual manufacturer submitting an independent plan to the department is responsible for collecting, transporting, and recycling its equivalent share of covered electronic products. (4)(a) Manufacturers collectively submitting an independent plan are responsible for collecting, transporting, and recycling the sum of the equivalent shares of each participating manufacturer. (b) Each group of manufacturers submitting an independent plan must designate a party authorized to file the plan with the department on their behalf. A letter of certification from each of the manufacturers designating the authorized party must be submitted to the department together with the plan. (5) Each manufacturer in the standard plan or in an independent plan retains responsibility and liability under this chapter in the event that the plan fails to meet the manufacturer's obligations under this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.500.010 RCW 70A.500.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.020 RCW 70A.500.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.030 RCW 70A.500.030: Manufacturer participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.040 RCW 70A.500.040: Manufacturer registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.050 RCW 70A.500.050: Independent plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.060 RCW 70A.500.060: Standard, independent plan requirements—Fees to be set by the department—Acceptance or rejection by department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.070 RCW 70A.500.070: Plan updates—Revised plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.080 RCW 70A.500.080: Independent plan participants changing to standard plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.090 RCW 70A.500.090: Collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.100 RCW 70A.500.100: Successor duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.110 RCW 70A.500.110: Covered electronic sampling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.120 RCW 70A.500.120: Promotion of covered product recycling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.130 RCW 70A.500.130: Electronic products recycling account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S130.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.140 RCW 70A.500.140: Annual reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S140.md)

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