AB 2284 (Williams-Correa, 2013-14) Household Batteries

Summary. Product stewardship for household batteries

Position and Status. CAW Supports. 

CAW supports. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, where it is expected to be heard April 7th.

Description.

Would create the Primary Battery Stewardship Act requiring manufacturers to share in the responsibility to design, fund and operate a convenient household generated alkaline battery recycling program in California.

CAW Staff Contacts.
Tony Hackett (916) 443-5422

Current Language, Analyses and votes.

Supporters:
CA Against Waste
CA Product Stewardship Council (co-sponsor)
City of Sacramento (co-sponsor)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)