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This bill creates the Household Hazardous Waste Stewardship Act, which requires manufacturers of household products containing hazardous substances to establish a comprehensive statewide collection and management program for these products beginning January 1, 2027. Manufacturers must register with a stewardship organization, develop a stewardship plan approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and fund the collection, transportation, and disposal of covered products, which include items like automotive fluids, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and household cleaners that meet specific hazardous material criteria. The bill mandates that manufacturers progressively increase their financial responsibility for program costs, starting at 50% of transportation and disposal costs in 2027 and reaching 90% by 2030, with the goal of providing free, convenient, and accessible statewide collection services. Retailers will be required to sell only products from manufacturers participating in an approved stewardship program, and collection sites will be reimbursed for their costs. The program aims to improve environmental safety by ensuring proper disposal of hazardous household waste, replacing existing ad-hoc collection events that cost local governments over $6 million annually. Manufacturers are prohibited from charging consumers specific fees for the program, and the bill includes provisions for reporting, penalties for non-compliance, and technical assistance from the state agency.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1394&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104