Become a Steward
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Battery EPR laws are expanding across the United States, creating new responsibilities for companies that manufacture, import, or sell batteries and battery-containing products.
As a Steward of The Battery Network, your company can participate in our established battery stewardship programs designed to help meet regulatory requirements and support responsible battery collection and recycling nationwide.
Not Sure If You’re Obligated?
Determining whether your company has battery EPR obligations can depend on where your products are sold, your role in bringing them to market, and the batteries or battery-containing products you sell.
Who is obligated under battery EPR laws? Generally, responsibility follows a tiered structure that may include manufacturers and brand owners, licensees, importers, or the first company to sell or distribute a battery or battery-containing product in the United States.
What states have battery EPR laws? Battery EPR requirements continue to expand across the United States. Requirements, battery types, and implementation timelines vary by state.
I’m an obligated producer. What do I do next? Obligated producers generally must participate in an approved stewardship plan in states where applicable battery EPR laws are in effect. The Battery Network operates approved plans to help participating Stewards meet these requirements.
Ready to Become a Steward?
Getting started is simple.
- Tell us about your company Complete our Steward Inquiry Form with information about your company, products, and batteries.
- We’ll review your information Our team will determine whether your company qualifies to participate in The Battery Network’s programs.
- We’ll help you get started A member of our team will connect with you about applicable programs and next steps.
