SB 235: Recycling: precious metals and critical minerals: report.

The bill aims to improve recycling in California by requiring the Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery to draft and submit a report on the collection, recycling, reuse, and stockpiling of precious metals and critical minerals within products in the state. The report must be submitted by January 1, 2028, and will include opportunities for public input and outreach to interested parties. The department will also be authorized to provide recommendations to promote a circular economy for these materials, including best practices for product design to optimize recycling at the end of a product's life.