Waste Dive
9 March 2026
Oregon legislature passes battery EPR bill
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
The bill, if signed by the governor, would establish a producer responsibility program for certain batteries and products by 2029. It had backing from many of the state’s major haulers and recyclers due to fire safety concerns.
Key Takeaways
- • Oregon legislature passes battery EPR bill.
