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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Jan 13, 2026
Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Fund
Official title: S644 — Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Fund" to support repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries; dedicates amounts based on certain sales of electric vehicles.
What is this?
New Jersey is creating a fund to help recycle and reuse old electric vehicle batteries instead of throwing them away. The fund will get money based on how many electric vehicles are sold in the state. This helps keep batteries out of landfills and creates new uses for them.
Who does this affect?
- •People who buy or own electric vehicles
- •Battery recycling and manufacturing companies
- •New Jersey residents who benefit from reduced waste and environmental protection
- •Workers in the recycling and battery remanufacturing industries
What can you do?
1.Support the bill by contacting your state senator to show you care about electric vehicle recycling
2.When you recycle an old electric vehicle battery, ask about reuse programs in your area
3.Learn about electric vehicles and their environmental benefits to help spread awareness
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced in Senate
What this means for you
This helps keep batteries out of landfills and creates new uses for them.