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HB 5715

AN ACT ALLOWING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO BE RECEIVED FROM MUNICIPAL TRANSFER STATIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill authorizes municipal transfer stations to accept catalytic converters, creating legal recycling channels to address theft and waste management challenges.

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Bill Summary · HB 5715

Legislative bill overview

HB 5715 would allow catalytic converters to be accepted and processed at municipal transfer stations in Connecticut. Currently, these facilities may be restricted from receiving catalytic converters, likely due to theft concerns and recycling regulations. The bill would clarify or expand the authority of transfer stations to handle this auto part.

Why is this important

Catalytic converter theft has surged nationally in recent years, creating both a public safety issue and a recycling management challenge. Allowing legitimate transfer stations to receive converters could provide a legal disposal pathway for vehicle owners and help track the supply chain, potentially reducing theft incentives by increasing legitimate recycling infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Theft facilitation concerns: Critics may worry that transfer stations accepting converters without strict verification could become outlets for stolen parts, requiring robust chain-of-custody protocols to prevent enabling theft
  • Operational and liability issues: Transfer stations may face increased costs for secure storage, testing authenticity, and compliance with metal recycling regulations, raising questions about who bears these expenses
  • Recycling market dynamics: The influx of legitimately sourced converters could affect scrap metal markets and the economics of theft deterrence, requiring coordination with licensed recyclers and law enforcement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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