Helping Wisconsin recycle batteries safely and responsibly
Wisconsin’s battery stewardship law will create a statewide system for recycling household batteries safely and responsibly. Through partnerships with producers, retailers, and local collection sites, The Battery Network helps provide convenient recycling opportunities while keeping batteries out of the waste stream and helping protect communities across Wisconsin.
Law goes into effect: January 1, 2028
Pre-enroll as a collection site and be ready on Day 1.
State Laws and Information
Law goes into effect: January 1, 2028
Pre-enroll as a collection site and be ready on Day 1.
More About the Law
Wisconsin’s Governor signed into law on April 2, 2026 Act 170 requiring a battery stewardship organization to administer battery collection and recycling program. Under Wisconsin’s Act, producers of covered batteries and battery-containing products sold or offered for sale in Wisconsin must be a member of a Battery Stewardship Organization. The law requires battery producers to fund and operate a program that provides convenient, free collection and recycling of covered portable and medium-format batteries, including damaged or defective batteries, across Wisconsin. The Battery Network will submit its stewardship plan to the Wisconsin’s by the January 1, 2027 deadline, covering the more than 300 producers currently participating in the program. As a result, producers already participating in The Battery Network program will automatically be included in the Wisconsin plan and do not need to take any additional action at this time.
Wisconsin Collection Site Resources
Resources to support retail partners, municipal locations, and other collection sites to promote safe, compliant battery recycling throughout Wisconsin are coming soon.
