Environment (Recycling)

HB 2567 requires battery producers to join a state-approved recycling program (battery stewardship organization) before selling covered portable or medium-format batteries in Kansas. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers of these batteries, mandating they cover recycling costs, set up collection sites, and submit annual reports on collection efforts and finances. The law excludes medical device batteries, car batteries, and certain electronics like computers and TVs from coverage. Producers who fail to comply face penalties, while the state will publish approved recycling plans online and protect confidential business information. The bill aims to prevent toxic battery waste from entering landfills and reduce safety risks at recycling facilities.