U.S. EPA Issues FAQ Memo on Lithium-Ion Battery Management
In its FAQ memo, the EPA made clear that both rechargeable lithium-ion and single-use lithium batteries may be managed as universal waste batteries.
EPA Moving Forward Soon with Rulemaking to Modify and
EPA first issued the universal waste rule in 1995 to streamline the regulatory requirements for the collection and transport of certain ubiquitous hazardous wastes, and
EPA Plans to Expand the Universal Waste Rule
The EPA recently announced it''s planning to propose new rules to improve the management and recycling of end-of-life solar panels and lithium batteries.
Improving Recycling and Management of Renewable Energy
EPA is planning to propose new rules to improve the management and recycling of end-of-life solar panels and lithium batteries.
EPA Plans to Expand the Universal Waste Rule
The EPA recently announced it''s planning to propose new rules to improve the management and recycling of end-of-life solar panels
EPA Announced Plans to Propose New Universal Waste
EPA is developing a proposed rule to add solar panels to the universal waste regulations and to add tailored universal waste standards for lithium batteries. EPA is working
Legal Considerations Concerning the End-of-Life Management of Solar
In October 2023, the U.S. EPA announced that it''s proposing to add hazardous waste solar panels and specific regulations concerning lithium batteries to the universal waste
EPA, Stakeholders Tout Benefits Of Planned Battery, Solar Panel
“EPA anticipates that any approach toward creating a new lithium-ion battery category will preserve the recycling benefits for universal waste lithium-ion batteries while
Solar battery cost and recycling made easy for everyone
Solar battery cost depends on technology and installation. Find easy recycling tips for solar container batteries to protect the environment.
Used Lithium-Ion Batteries | US EPA
There are two types of lithium batteries that the U.S. consumers use and need to manage at the end of their useful life: single-use, non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries and
2025 RCRA Regulations to Watch for Lithium Batteries and PFAS
In response to a petition for rulemaking from the electric power industry, EPA plans to add hazardous waste solar panels to the universal waste regulations in 40 CFR Part 273.