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IL SB2414

IL SB2414
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLING


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act. Adds and changes definitions. Changes references to residential covered electronic devices (CEDs) to references to CEDs from covered entities. Adds a nonprofit organization or recycler to certain provisions regarding the use of a retail or private network (rather than only retail) collection site with the agreement of the applicable retailer under certain local agreements. Changes references to retail collection sites to references to retail or private network collection sites. Adds to requirements for certain agreements, including those to be reduced to writing and included in the manufacturer e-waste program plan. Adds to requirements for the manufacturer e-waste program plan. Adds conditions in certain provisions regarding the applicable county, municipal joint action agency, or municipality. Adds certain waivers for charges for shortfalls in provisions regarding collection of CEDs. Adds requirements for the Advisory Electronics Task Force to submit certain information to the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as to communicate regarding certain updates and certain feedback. Adds provisions regarding education and consumer awareness requirements. Deletes an automatic repeal provision.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act to update and expand provisions related to electronic waste recycling in Illinois. The bill modifies definitions and expands the scope of covered electronic devices (CEDs), now including home audio components and peripherals, and changes the definition of "covered entity" from solely residential to include entities delivering 7 or fewer CEDs to collection sites. Key changes include allowing nonprofit organizations and recyclers to operate collection sites, adding new requirements for manufacturer e-waste program plans, and introducing education and consumer awareness requirements for manufacturer clearinghouses. The bill requires manufacturers to develop and maintain a program website with collection site information, educational materials, and annual program reports. It also expands the Advisory Electronics Recycling Task Force's responsibilities to include submitting best practices for program participation and consumer education. The bill aims to improve electronic waste recycling infrastructure, increase consumer awareness, and provide more flexible collection options for residents and small entities. The bill is scheduled to be in effect until December 31, 2026, and makes numerous technical modifications to existing law to streamline and enhance electronic waste recycling efforts in Illinois.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)

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