SB 856 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for electronic waste recycling; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling; and imposing penalties.

SB 856, the Electronic Waste Recycling Modernization Act, creates a statewide system for recycling household electronics like computers, monitors, TVs, and printers. It requires manufacturers to pay an "eco-fee" on new device sales, which funds collection, transportation, and recycling through a state-managed clearinghouse. The bill sets minimum collection site requirements for communities, mandates manufacturer stewardship plans, and establishes an advisory committee to oversee implementation. Penalties apply for failing to meet recycling obligations or environmental standards. This directly affects electronics manufacturers, local governments handling collection, and consumers through the added fee on new devices.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Last action Jun 18, 2025
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Jun 18, 2025
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Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
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