Bill > S07552

This bill establishes an "extended producer responsibility" program for gas cylinders, meaning that the companies that produce and sell these cylinders will be responsible for their end-of-life management. Specifically, by December 31, 2029, producers must submit a plan to the state's environmental department for a collection program that ensures discarded gas cylinders are collected, transported, reused, or recycled. This program must be free to consumers and convenient, with collection sites established across the state. The bill also prohibits the disposal of gas cylinders as solid waste starting January 1, 2031, and outlines responsibilities for producers, retailers, and the environmental department, including setting recycling rate targets and establishing penalties for non-compliance. A Gas Cylinders Stewardship Advisory Board will be created to advise the environmental department on these plans.