Bill > A08195

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for gas cylinders in New York State, requiring producers of gas cylinders to create and implement a comprehensive collection and recycling program by June 30, 2026. The program mandates that producers develop a plan to collect gas cylinders (defined as nonrefillable or refillable cylinders containing compressed gases like propane, helium, or carbon dioxide) from consumers at no cost, with collection sites strategically located across the state. Producers must progressively increase their recycling rates, aiming to reach 30% recycling (with 10% closed-loop recycling) within five years, 50% (with 20% closed-loop) within ten years, and 75% (with 40% closed-loop) within fifteen years. The bill also establishes a gas cylinder extended producer responsibility fund to support the program, creates a thirteen-member advisory board to provide recommendations, and sets post-consumer content requirements for gas cylinders. Retailers will be prohibited from selling gas cylinders from producers not participating in an approved collection program, and producers face potential penalties for non-compliance, including fines of 25 cents per pound for failing to meet recycling goals. The ultimate goal is to reduce gas cylinder waste and promote more sustainable management of these products.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8195