Vermont Passes Primary Battery Recycling Legislation; Other States to Consider Similar Legislation in 2015

George Kerchner, Executive Director, PRBA – The Rechargeable Battery Association

In late May, Vermont became the first US state to enact a primary battery recycling bill requiring the development of a program for collecting and recycling primary batteries.  The statute puts that burden on battery and some battery-powered manufacturers who place batteries on the market in the Green Mountain State. Read more about Vermont Passes Primary Battery Recycling Legislation; Other States to Consider Similar Legislation in 2015