Bill > S07552

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for gas cylinders in New York State, requiring producers of gas cylinders to develop and implement a comprehensive collection and recycling program by June 30, 2026. The legislation defines gas cylinders as nonrefillable or refillable cylinders containing flammable pressurized gas, helium, or carbon dioxide, with a water capacity between half a pound and fifty pounds. Producers must create a plan that ensures convenient, free collection sites across the state, with specific performance goals for recycling rates: 30% recycling (10% closed-loop) within five years, 50% recycling (20% closed-loop) within ten years, and 75% recycling (40% closed-loop) within fifteen years. The bill also mandates that retailers can only sell gas cylinders from producers participating in an approved collection program, establishes a Gas Cylinders Stewardship Advisory Board to provide recommendations, and creates a dedicated fund to support the program. Additionally, the legislation includes penalties for non-compliance, requires producers to maintain detailed records, and mandates increasing post-consumer content requirements for gas cylinders, starting at 10% and rising to 30% over time. The ultimate goal is to reduce waste, promote recycling, and create a more sustainable approach to managing gas cylinder disposal in New York.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7552