Bill > S06105

This bill establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants. No later than December 31, 2025, producers must submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Conservation for the establishment of a collection program. The program must provide for the collection, transportation, recycling, and proper end-of-life management of discarded products and regulated refrigerants. The bill sets performance goals for recycling rates of household appliances and recovery rates for regulated refrigerants. Retailers are prohibited from selling covered products unless the producer is participating in an approved program. The bill also creates a special fund to support the implementation of these requirements.