CT SB01001

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must submit a report to the joint standing committee on environment by February 1, 2020.

Report must address current best practices for residents to dispose of or recycle residential smoke detectors and any hazardous waste concerns.

Report must evaluate current state disposal and recycling rates for residential smoke detectors and the efficacy of extended producer responsibility programs.

Report must include legislative recommendations concerning smoke detector disposal and recycling, including potential extended producer responsibility program components and consumer awareness efforts.

"Residential smoke detector" includes battery-operated or plug-in smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors intended for residential use.