Waste Dive
22 May 2026
Maryland battery commission to continue work on fire safety efforts
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
The commission will renew its research later this year after meeting a short deadline for its first report. It advocates for battery EPR and will also research recycling regulations, insurance complications and transportation safety.
Key Takeaways
- • Maryland battery commission to continue work on fire safety efforts.
- • The commission will renew its research later this year after meeting a short deadline for its first report.
- • It advocates for battery EPR and will also research recycling regulations, insurance complications and transportation safety.
