Bill > HB05715

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law to allow scrap metal processors, junk dealers, and junkyard owners or operators to receive catalytic converters that have been deposited at municipal transfer stations. A catalytic converter is an important emissions control device in vehicles that helps reduce harmful pollutants, and they are often targeted by thieves due to the valuable metals they contain. Currently, there may be restrictions preventing these converters from being sold or transferred when they are left at municipal transfer stations. By amending section 21-11a of the general statutes, the bill would create a legal pathway for municipal transfer stations to sell these catalytic converters, potentially providing an additional source of revenue for municipalities and ensuring proper recycling of these automotive components. The bill aims to streamline the process of handling and disposing of catalytic converters that are deposited at municipal facilities.

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