DEC: BAN ON DISPOSING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN NYS GOES INTO EFFECT 12/05/2011

A provision in the New York State Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act prohibiting disposal of most rechargeable batteries as a solid waste in the state starts today, announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  The new provision of the law gives consumers the opportunity to drop off rechargeable batteries at local retail stores.  The law already requires battery manufacturers to provide for collection and recycling of rechargeable batteries in a statewide program at no cost to consumers.