Expands recycling requirements to include lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices.

This bill amends the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include the collection and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Manufacturers must submit a plan to the Department of Health to establish, conduct, and manage a program for the safe collection and handling of these batteries. The plan must specify the use of registered collectors and recyclers certified by the Responsible Recycling Standard for Electronics Recyclers (R2). The bill aims to prevent the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries, which pose significant safety and environmental hazards.

Expands recycling requirements to include lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices.

This bill amends the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include the collection and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Manufacturers must submit a plan to the Department of Health to establish, conduct, and manage a program for the safe collection and handling of these batteries. The plan must specify the use of registered collectors and recyclers certified by the Responsible Recycling Standard for Electronics Recyclers (R2). The bill aims to prevent the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries, which pose significant safety and environmental hazards.