The nation’s latest EPR battery law, Colorado’s SB 25-163 the Battery Stewardship Act (BSA),is waiting to be signed into law by Governor Polis. Once enacted, Colorado will join California, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Vermont, and Washington state in mandating EPR for batteries and some battery containing products.
Overview:
Traditional battery handling laws do not go far enough to manage the growing issue of battery caused fires, and loss of valuable materials to landfills contained in batteries (e.g. lithium, cobalt, and nickel) which when recovered properly can be reused.
The BSA will set target recycling rates of at least 60% for rechargeable batteries, and at least 75% for primary batteries. In addition to requiring participation in a Battery Stewardship Organization, the BSA mandates that producers put labels on their batteries that identify the producer, and provides information on proper collection and recycling.
Key dates:
- 1 July 2027 – Battery stewardship organizations must submit plans to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
- 1 August 2027 – Battery producers must participate in a stewardship organization
- 1 July 2029 – Retailers prohibited from selling batteries from producers who do not participate in a battery stewardship organization
- 1 January 2030: Disposal of covered batteries in landfills is banned
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Published May 20, 2025
This article was generated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence.