Add Recycling and Disposal Fees to Shopify Products
Transparently charge recycling and disposal fees for mattresses, electronics, TVs, tires, paint, batteries, and other products that require special end-of-life handling. Magical Fees makes it easy to add mandatory recycling surcharges at checkout.
Below we cover what recycling fees means for Shopify merchants, how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles the setup, and links to detailed guides.
Recycling Fees: Recycling fees fund the collection and responsible disposal of products like mattresses, electronics, and batteries. They are required in many U.S. states and EU countries under extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws. Each jurisdiction sets mandated amounts per product category. Merchants must collect the correct fee and remit it to the designated recycling programs.
See it in action
Watch how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles recycling fees on a live Shopify store.
How to Add Mattress Recycling Fees to Shopify
How it works
Getting recycling fees running with Magical Fees & Tariffs takes just a few steps.
How to Add Recycling Fees on Shopify
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Install Magical Product Fees
Install Magical Product Fees on your Shopify store. The free trial gives you time to configure your fees and test before committing.
- 2
Create recycling fee rules
Create recycling fee rules with the mandated amount per product category for your jurisdiction (e.g., mattress fees, electronics, batteries). Target the applicable products or collections so the fee applies only to items requiring special end-of-life handling.
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Test with a sample order
Assign the recycling fee rules to the relevant products, place a test order in the applicable region, and verify the recycling fee appears correctly at checkout.
Further reading
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Where this applies
Regulations and jurisdictions that apply to recycling fees. See full fee schedules for exact amounts and official sources.
Canadian Provincial Electronics Recycling Fees (EHFs)
Canada · 6 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Approx. $0.02–$28 per unit depending on product category |
| Ontario | Varies by product (e.g. TVs, computers, peripherals) |
| Alberta | Varies by product |
| Saskatchewan | Varies by product |
| Nova Scotia | Varies by product |
| Prince Edward Island | Varies by product |
U.S. Appliance Recycling and Disposal Fees
United States · 5 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | No separate POS fee — producer-funded program |
| Connecticut | Disposal fees apply via municipal programs |
| Oregon | No POS fee — manufacturer take-back requirement |
| Washington | No POS fee — manufacturer-funded recycling |
| Federal (EPA Section 608) | No consumer fee — regulatory compliance requirement |
California Covered Battery-Embedded (CBE) Waste Recycling Fee
United States · 1 jurisdiction
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | 1.5% of retail price, capped at $15 per covered product |
U.S. Carpet Recycling Fees (CARE Program)
United States · 3 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California (Broadloom carpet — <10% post-consumer content) | $1.05 per square yard |
| California (Broadloom carpet — ≥10% post-consumer content) | $1.05 per square yard |
| California (Carpet tile — ≥10% post-consumer content) | $1.40 per square yard |
U.S. Electronics and E-Waste Recycling Fees
United States · 8 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California (CEW — screens 4–15 inches) | $4.00 per device |
| California (CEW — screens 15–35 inches) | $5.00 per device |
| California (CEW — screens 35 inches+) | $6.00 per device |
| Connecticut (EPR) | No consumer-facing fee — manufacturer-funded program |
| New York (EPR) | No consumer-facing fee — manufacturer-funded program |
| Washington (EPR) | No consumer-facing fee — manufacturer-funded program |
| Oregon (EPR) | No consumer-facing fee — manufacturer-funded program |
| Other EPR states (20+ states) | No consumer-facing fee — manufacturer-funded programs |
U.S. Mattress Recycling Fees
United States · 5 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | $10.50 per unit |
| Connecticut | $11.75 per unit |
| Rhode Island | $20.50 per unit |
| Oregon | $22.50 per unit |
| Minnesota | TBD (legislation passed, program not yet active) |
U.S. PaintCare Paint Stewardship Fees
United States · 13 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | $0.30 (≤1 gal); $0.65 (1–2 gal); $1.50 (2–5 gal) |
| Colorado | $0.35 (≤1 gal); $0.75 (1–2 gal); $1.60 (2–5 gal) |
| Connecticut | $0.50 (≤1 gal); $1.15 (1–2 gal); $2.25 (2–5 gal) |
| District of Columbia | $0.30 (≤1 gal); $0.70 (1–2 gal); $1.60 (2–5 gal) |
| Illinois | $0.45 (≤1 gal); $0.95 (1–2 gal); $1.95 (2–5 gal) |
| Maine | $0.50 (≤1 gal); $1.10 (1–2 gal); $2.00 (2–5 gal) |
| Maryland | $0.50 (≤1 gal); $1.15 (1–2 gal); $2.25 (2–5 gal) |
| Minnesota | $0.49 (≤1 gal); $0.99 (1–2 gal); $1.99 (2–5 gal) |
| New York | $0.45 (≤1 gal); $0.95 (1–2 gal); $1.95 (2–5 gal) |
| Oregon | $0.45 (≤1 gal); $0.95 (1–2 gal); $1.95 (2–5 gal) |
| Rhode Island | $0.35 (≤1 gal); $0.75 (1–2 gal); $1.60 (2–5 gal) |
| Vermont | $0.65 (≤1 gal); $1.35 (1–2 gal); $2.45 (2–5 gal) |
| Washington | $0.65 (≤1 gal); $1.45 (1–2 gal); $2.75 (2–5 gal) |
U.S. State Tire Recycling and Disposal Fees
United States · 12 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | $1.75 per new tire |
| Colorado | $1.50 per tire |
| Maryland | $1.00 per tire recycling fee + $5.00 tire fee on first sales (effective Jan 1, 2026) |
| Oklahoma | $2.90 per tire |
| South Carolina | $2.00 per tire |
| South Dakota | $0.25 per tire |
| Tennessee | $1.35 per tire |
| Virginia | $2.00 per tire |
| Washington | $1.00 per tire |
| Florida | $1.00 per tire (passenger); $2.00 per truck tire |
| Michigan | $1.25 per tire |
| No tire fee states | No state tire recycling fee |
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