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PA SB734

PA SB734
Providing for electronic waste recycling; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
06/02/2023
In Committee
06/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for electronic waste recycling; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling; and imposing penalties. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Electronic Waste Recycling Modernization Act.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for electronic waste (e-waste) recycling. The key provisions of the bill include: establishing an eco-fee on the sale of new covered electronic devices (CEDs) to fund the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEDs; creating the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling and designating a clearinghouse organization to manage the program; setting collection convenience standards and responsibilities for CED manufacturers, retailers, collectors, and recyclers; and imposing penalties for non-compliance. The bill is known as the Electronic Waste Recycling Modernization Act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 06/02/2023)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ General Environment
  • ‐ Waste Disposal

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