H4111

Relative to creating a battery recycling program

Introduced·5/12/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a battery recycling program in Massachusetts, requiring manufacturers to collect and recycle used rechargeable batteries.

The bill creates a battery recycling program in Massachusetts. It mandates that battery manufacturers collect and recycle used rechargeable batteries, with retailers facilitating the return of these batteries to manufacturers. Retailers must provide collection boxes and accept up to 10 used batteries per day from consumers. The bill also prohibits the disposal of rechargeable batteries as solid waste and imposes civil penalties for violations. Additionally, it establishes a lithium-ion battery recycling program and facility.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Jun 23, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

May 15, 2025

Senate

Senate concurred