SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Vermont has officially expanded its statewide battery recycling program under a new law that broadens the range of batteries eligible for safe collection and processing.

Announced alongside National Battery Day, the expansion reinforces the state’s commitment to environmental stewardship and solid waste safety. The program is supported by The Battery Network, Vermont’s state-approved battery stewardship organization.

Under the updated framework, residents can now recycle most primary (single-use) and rechargeable batteries weighing up to 25 pounds or rated at 2,000 watt hours. Eligible items include batteries from household devices such as remotes, toys, flashlights, cordless power tools, drones, lawn equipment, e-bikes, and e-scooters. The inclusion of medium-format batteries addresses rising fire risks linked to improper lithium-ion disposal at recycling and waste facilities.

More than 100 collection sites are available statewide at participating retailers and municipal facilities. The initiative also introduces “Battery Bonanza,” a school-based recycling contest in Chittenden County aimed at promoting battery safety awareness.

Registration opens March 3, with collection scheduled from April 6 to April 17, further strengthening Vermont’s leadership in responsible materials management.

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