The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania speak to Pennsylvania legislators, policy makers, and the administration, on matters affecting the recycling industry in Pennsylvania. Following are bills for which the organization is actively lobbying:

The Battery Stewardship Act: HB 1233

Pennsylvania is modernizing its battery recycling infrastructure with House Bill 1233, which amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources) to establish a comprehensive Portable Battery Stewardship Program. This legislation introduces a "Producer Responsibility" model, requiring manufacturers who distribute covered batteries or battery-containing products in the state to participate in and fund a certified stewardship plan. Beginning January 1, 2027, producers must join a battery stewardship organization (BSO) to legally sell their products within the Commonwealth.

The primary driver of HB 1233 is the rapid proliferation of lithium-ion batteries. {READ MORE}

Support Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Repair Act: HB 1512 and SB 833

Pennsylvania is moving toward a more sustainable and transparent future for electronics management with the introduction of the Right-to-Repair Act. House Bill 1512 and its companion, Senate Bill 833, aim to break the monopoly on device maintenance by requiring original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide equipment owners and independent repair providers with the same resources available to authorized repair channels. This legislation is a critical win for waste diversion, as it tackles the "built-to-fail" design cycle that currently drives thousands of tons of electronics into Pennsylvania’s waste stream.

The Act establishes a clear framework for transparency and accessibility in the electronics market. Under these bills, OEMs must provide: 
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