California Resource Recycling Department Amends Rules on Embedded Products Recycling

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery adopted emergency regulations establishing new electronic waste recycling fees. The amended emergency regulations set new covered battery-embedded waste recycling fee for covered electronic devices based on screen size, ranging from $4 to $6. The amended rules also set a covered battery-embedded waste recycling fee at 1.5 percent of the retail sales price with a cap of $15, to be paid by retailers. The regulations are effective Jan. 1, 2026. [Cal. Dep’t of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Emergency Reg. Section 18660.40, 12/12/25 Cal. Reg. Notice Reg.]