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This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for household appliances and refrigerants in New York State, requiring producers to create and implement comprehensive collection and recycling plans by December 31, 2026. The legislation mandates that producers develop collection programs that provide free and convenient disposal options for consumers, with specific requirements including establishing collection sites across the state, achieving progressive recycling and recovery rates for household appliances and refrigerants (reaching up to 75% recycling and 90% recovery rates within 15 years), and implementing education and outreach efforts. Producers must submit detailed plans to the Department of Environmental Conservation outlining how they will collect, transport, recycle, and properly manage discarded products, with particular emphasis on minimizing environmental release of regulated refrigerants. The bill also requires producers to use increasingly higher percentages of post-consumer content in their products over time, start implementation of collection programs by July 1, 2027, and prohibits the disposal of household appliances and refrigerants as solid waste beginning January 1, 2029. Additionally, the legislation creates a dedicated state fund to support the program and establishes penalties for non-compliance, with potential fines of up to $500 per violation and additional daily penalties.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1459