The Vermont Battery Stewardship Program law has been amended to include a wide variety of rechargeable batteries and damaged and defective lithium batteries. This will include free options for collection and recycling of rechargeable and single use batteries weighing 25 pounds or less or having a watt-hour rating of 2,000 watt-hours or less, damaged and defective lithium batteries and easily removeable batteries from battery containing products as defined.
The VT Battery Stewardship webpage has been updated to include a timeline and producer registration form. Producer registration is due March 1, 2025.
July 1, 2024 – Battery Landfill Disposal Ban Expanded: The existing landfill disposal ban on nickel cadmium and other batteries is expanded to now also apply to rechargeable batteries and primary batteries.
All information related to the battery product stewardship law and related guidance documents will be posted to the VT Battery Stewardship webpage.
