en.Wedoany.com Reported - Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed Senate Bill 26-003, making the state the first in the U.S. to establish minimum mineral recovery rates for electric vehicle battery recycling. Cirba Solutions, the largest battery recycling materials and management company in North America, provided critical assistance during the legislative process, participating in bill drafting and industry coordination.
Danielle Spalding, Senior Vice President of Corporate and External Affairs at Cirba Solutions, stated that this bill creates a tailored framework for the electric vehicle battery market, addressing the unique scale, chemical characteristics, and recycling needs of EV batteries without disrupting systems already serving other battery markets. The passage of SB26-003 reflects cross-industry collaboration, with Cirba Solutions working alongside automakers, battery manufacturers, recyclers, industry associations, and relevant agencies to refine the bill's language and advocate for key provisions.
The bill includes several core provisions: comprehensive labeling requirements to support safe disposal; manufacturer collection and responsibility requirements, mandating that suppliers of batteries for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and hybrid vehicles collect and manage end-of-life batteries; the first-ever minimum mineral recovery rates in the U.S.; a ban on landfill disposal of power batteries effective July 1, 2029; and annual reporting requirements starting June 1, 2030, requiring suppliers and remanufacturers to report battery collection, recycling processes, and mineral recovery rates to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Colorado's legislative action aligns with the national trend toward extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for batteries. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a report to Congress on best practices for battery collection, and states continue to advance battery EPR frameworks. Cirba Solutions stated that its operational, differentiated infrastructure and expertise can help original equipment manufacturers and producers comply with state battery EPR laws.
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