Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an e-waste recycling plan in California that excludes e-cigarette products. AB 2440 and SB 1215 establish an extended producer responsibility plan for loose batteries and add battery-embedded products to the 2003 Electronic Waste Recycling Act.
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According to Resource Recycling, Governor Newsom signed these bills on September 16th as part of climate-related legislation.
Starting from January 1, 2026, consumers will be required to pay an electronic waste recycling fee when purchasing certain new or refurbished products under SB 1215. However, the text of the bill states that specific products with enclosed batteries that are not designed for easy removal by common household tools are exempt. These exempt products include medical equipment, energy storage systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
This month is a wake-up call for all of us. It's too late to take action on climate change. California can't wait any longer," said Governor Newsom in a press release. "Together with the legislative body, California is taking the most proactive climate action in our nation's history.
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