Bill > SF1690

This bill establishes a comprehensive stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products in Minnesota. The legislation creates a Covered Products Reimbursement Board to recommend reimbursement rates for collectors, and requires producers to join a stewardship organization that will manage the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of covered electronic products. Key provisions include mandating convenient statewide collection sites, prohibiting the disposal of covered products in solid waste, and requiring producers to label products with their battery chemistry. The bill also bans mercury in certain types of batteries and creates a framework for producers to share the costs of managing electronic waste responsibly. Producers who sell covered products must contract with a stewardship organization by October 1, 2027, and the program will become fully operational on January 1, 2028. The goal is to reduce electronic waste, protect the environment, and create a more sustainable approach to managing discarded electronic products.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1690&ssn=0&y=2025