Proper battery disposal is now required by law in Illinois: Fear of fires is just one reason

Proper battery disposal is now required by law in Illinois: Fear of fires is just one reason

As brand new gadgets come in and old ones are moved out of homes, one 2026 ban to note aims to keep the batteries in those items out of landfills for the safety of people and property. Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, producers of batteries are required to fund and manage the collection, transportation and recycling of certain batteries. That means consumers have to dispose of them properly, meaning it is illegal to …