CT SB00300

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must submit a report by January 1, 2021, to the joint standing committee on environment regarding smoke detector disposal and recycling practices.

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

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

Report must include legislative recommendations concerning smoke detector disposal or recycling, including potential components of an extended producer responsibility program 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 use in residential dwellings.