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County staff outline rollout of Illinois Battery Stewardship Act, state program to expand battery recycling starting Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
Committee was briefed on the Illinois Battery Stewardship Act, which staff said will require statewide battery recycling for portable primary and rechargeable batteries beginning Jan. 1, 2026, with larger batteries phased in by 2028 and state grant funding to support local drop-off sites.
A staff member told the DuPage County Environmental Committee that the Illinois Battery Stewardship Act will begin state-wide implementation on Jan. 1, 2026, creating a product stewardship program for primary and rechargeable portable batteries.
“The Illinois Battery Stewardship Act… will launch 01/01/2026,” the staff member said. The staff member said the law initially covers smaller portable…
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