California SB 1215 Recycling Fee

As of January 1, 2026, California requires a Covered Battery‑Embedded (CBE) recycling fee on certain products sold for use in California (as determined by the customer’s shipping address) that contain a battery not designed to be easily removed with common household tools.

Certain Zircon products sold in California will include a Covered Battery-Embedded Product Recycling Fee, added at checkout. This fee is mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 1215.

What Is a Covered Battery-Embedded Product?  

A “covered battery-embedded product” is a product that contains a battery not designed to be easily removable by the user with standard household tools. These products require proper collection and recycling at the end of their lifecycle.  

How the Fee Works

• The covered battery-embedded waste recycling fee must be charged at the point of retail purchase of a new or refurbished CBEP.  
• Retailers are required by law to collect and submit this fee to the state of California 
• The amount of the fee is determined by CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery)  

Why This Matters

This program ensures that products containing embedded batteries are safely collected and recycled, helping protect the environment and support California’s sustainability goals. 

For additional details, please visit the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) 

Proper Disposal Guidance
Do not dispose of this product in household trash or recycling bins. Recycle through approved e waste programs. Visit http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Recycle/ for locations.

CalRecycle Contact Information
For questions regarding CBEP status, email CalRecycle at EmbeddedBatteries@calrecycle.ca.gov.

For questions about the Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program and fees, email : ewaste@calrecycle.ca.gov.

For more information, visit the CalRecyle CBEP Information page at https://calrecycle.ca.gov/electronics/embeddedbatteries/. 

 Please refer to the below list of Zircon covered battery-embedded products by product name, model number and battery type.