Connecticut passes HB 6486 on the Road to EPR

Connecticut recently became the first state to pass an extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill for tyres in both legislative chambers. The bill, HB 6486, is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont and should go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

The Bill to introduce a level of EPR in Connecticut is the first of its kind in the USA and has faced a great deal of opposition from the tyre trade. Ironically, this type of scheme is exactly what is promoted to recycle tyres in most of Europe, South America and a growing number of countries — India is in the process of introducing its EPR scheme.

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https://www.tyreandrubberrecycling.com/articles/news/connecticut-passes-hb-6486-on-the-road-to-epr/