Lithium Battery Recycling Regulatory Status and Frequently Asked Questions

Environmental Protection Agency
Written By Tenille Martin

The Environmental Protection Agency memorandum clarifies requirements under state-run Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) programs of how to dispose, store, and recycle Li-Ion batteries. The guidance exempts households from these obligations, focusing on spent batteries generated at sources such as auto shops, scrap yards, and dealerships. Since states have delegated authority to implement their own RCRA programs, impacted state agencies should review their current policies on spent Li-lon batteries and their legal obligations to follow this guidance.

Tenille Martin
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