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HB 1876

CARPET STEWARDSHIP ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr

Illinois carpet stewardship bill requires manufacturers to fund collection and recycling of post-consumer carpet, shifting disposal responsibility from municipalities to producers.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1876

Legislative bill overview

HB 1876, the Carpet Stewardship Act, establishes a producer responsibility program requiring carpet manufacturers and importers to manage the end-of-life disposal and recycling of carpet products sold in Illinois. The bill creates a stewardship organization funded by industry to collect, sort, and recycle or properly dispose of post-consumer carpet waste.

Why is this important

Carpet represents a significant waste stream—millions of tons annually end up in landfills despite recyclability. This bill shifts disposal costs from municipalities to manufacturers, potentially reducing landfill burden and creating economic incentives for carpet recycling innovation and infrastructure development in Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Manufacturers may pass increased stewardship fees to consumers through higher carpet prices, affecting affordability for low-income households
  • Program administration complexity: Establishing collection networks and recycling infrastructure requires significant coordination; unclear funding mechanisms or inadequate fees could lead to program underfunding or failure
  • Competitive disadvantage: Illinois manufacturers face additional costs competitors in other states don't, potentially making products less price-competitive or encouraging out-of-state sourcing
  • Recycling market viability: Current carpet recycling markets are limited; mandating collection without guaranteed demand could create stockpiles rather than genuine environmental benefit

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

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