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    SB-501
    Energy & Environment

    Household Hazardous Waste Producer Responsibility Act.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a producer responsibility program requiring manufacturers to fund and manage household hazardous waste collection.
    • Requires manufacturers to join and fund a Producer Responsibility Organization to oversee waste collection by 2028.
    • Mandates a 40% reduction in improper disposal of hazardous household products by 2036.
    • Authorizes penalties up to $50,000 per day for companies that violate program requirements.

    Summary

    Senator Allen's Household Hazardous Waste Producer Responsibility Act establishes a comprehensive framework requiring manufacturers of hazardous household products to manage their products' end-of-life disposal through an industry-funded organization. The legislation mandates creation of a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to develop and implement collection and management programs for products containing toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive materials.

    The PRO must submit a detailed plan to the Department of Toxic Substances Control outlining how it will provide convenient, no-cost collection options for consumers while meeting specific performance targets, including a 40% reduction in improper disposal by 2036. The plan must incorporate permanent collection sites, temporary events, and special accommodations for elderly and disabled residents. Local jurisdictions operating collection facilities can receive reimbursement for costs when participating in PRO programs.

    Producers must register with the PRO and pay fees to fund both the organization's operations and the department's oversight costs. The fee structure incorporates adjustments based on packaging sustainability, clear disposal instructions, and reduced product toxicity. The department can impose daily penalties up to $10,000 for violations, or $50,000 for intentional infractions.

    The legislation creates dedicated accounts within a new Household Hazardous Waste Producer Responsibility Fund to segregate administrative fees and penalties. These funds, available upon appropriation, support program administration, enforcement, and grants promoting collection and recycling. Implementation begins no earlier than July 2028, allowing time for the department to develop regulations and approve a single PRO to coordinate industry compliance.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

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    SB-1143
    Paint products: stewardship program.
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    Introduced By

    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 5, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a producer responsibility program requiring manufacturers to fund and manage household hazardous waste collection.
    • Requires manufacturers to join and fund a Producer Responsibility Organization to oversee waste collection by 2028.
    • Mandates a 40% reduction in improper disposal of hazardous household products by 2036.
    • Authorizes penalties up to $50,000 per day for companies that violate program requirements.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Allen's Household Hazardous Waste Producer Responsibility Act establishes a comprehensive framework requiring manufacturers of hazardous household products to manage their products' end-of-life disposal through an industry-funded organization. The legislation mandates creation of a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to develop and implement collection and management programs for products containing toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive materials.

    The PRO must submit a detailed plan to the Department of Toxic Substances Control outlining how it will provide convenient, no-cost collection options for consumers while meeting specific performance targets, including a 40% reduction in improper disposal by 2036. The plan must incorporate permanent collection sites, temporary events, and special accommodations for elderly and disabled residents. Local jurisdictions operating collection facilities can receive reimbursement for costs when participating in PRO programs.

    Producers must register with the PRO and pay fees to fund both the organization's operations and the department's oversight costs. The fee structure incorporates adjustments based on packaging sustainability, clear disposal instructions, and reduced product toxicity. The department can impose daily penalties up to $10,000 for violations, or $50,000 for intentional infractions.

    The legislation creates dedicated accounts within a new Household Hazardous Waste Producer Responsibility Fund to segregate administrative fees and penalties. These funds, available upon appropriation, support program administration, enforcement, and grants promoting collection and recycling. Implementation begins no earlier than July 2028, allowing time for the department to develop regulations and approve a single PRO to coordinate industry compliance.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 5, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 8 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    SB-1143
    Paint products: stewardship program.
    February 2024
    Passed
    View Bill
    Showing 1 of 1 items
    Page 1 of 1