E-Scrap News 10 April 2026

Oregon’s battery EPR bill officially charged for implementation

Oregon’s battery EPR bill officially charged for implementation

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.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 4144 into law on April 7, setting into motion the mechanics for an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program covering batteries in the state. The legislation bans disposal of removable lithium-ion batteries in mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) and prohibits producers from selling, offering for sale or distributing batteries or […] The post Oregon’s battery EPR bill officially charged for implementation appeared first on Resource Recycling.

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  • Oregon’s battery EPR bill officially charged for implementation.

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