Effective January 1, 2026, certain Shimano products sold in California will include a Covered Battery-Embedded Product Recycling Fee. This fee is mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 1215, which updates California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003.
Effective January 1, 2026, certain Shimano products sold in California will include a Covered Battery-Embedded Product Recycling Fee. This fee is mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 1215, which updates California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003.
A “covered battery-embedded product” is any product that contains a battery not designed to be easily removed by the user with standard household tools. These products require proper collection and recycling at the end of their lifecycle.
The following Shimano products with lithium ion batteries fall under SB 1215 and will include the required recycling fee:
This program ensures that products containing embedded batteries are safely collected and recycled, helping protect the environment and support California’s sustainability goals.
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For additional details, please visit the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)