EPR Legislation
Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation in New York
Electronics (E-waste)
Take Action: Support New York E-Waste Legislation - S.6047 (February 2010)
- E-waste Bill Summary - August 2009 NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
- Responses to Comments About Proposed E-Waste Legislation (S.6047) (August 2009)
- NYPSC Recommendations for Key Provisions of E-Waste Take-Back Legislation (June 10, 2009)
Rechargeable Batteries
Summary of NY Rechargeable Battery Legislation
- Bans the disposal of rechargeable batteries to solid waste.
- Retailers selling rechargeable batteries are required to post signage in-store advising consumers of the disposal ban and of the opportunity to recycle batteries at their locations.
- If retailers are selling batteries remotely (i.e. via catalog, phone, internet), they must notify the consumer of the disposal ban and how to access free recycling.
- Rechargeable battery manufacturers must arrange for and finance the recycling of all used rechargeable batteries collected by retailers.
- The Department of Environmental Conservation must approve the manufacturers' plans to finance and operate the collection program. Violators of the law will be subject to civil penalties.
Mercury Thermostats
Turning Up the Heat Report Press Release
U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation
Framework Legislation
Product Legislation
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