California SB 1215 Recycling Fee
Information for Proline Customers in California
Effective as of January 1, 2026, customers who purchase Covered Battery-Embedded Products which include embedded rechargeable batteries in the State of California are subject to a 1.5% recycling fee. This fee is mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 1215.
What Is a Covered Battery-Embedded Product?
A “covered battery-embedded product” is any product that contains a battery that is 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.
Proline Products Affected
The following Proline products with lithium-ion batteries are subject to the recycling fee:
| Model | Description | Battery Type |
| PL24 | Proline PL24 Folding Rechargeable Music Stand Light With 24 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| PLD4 | Proline PLD4 Dual Head Music Stand Light with 4 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| PLU2 | Proline PLU2 Single Head Light with Two LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| SL12NR | Proline SL12NR Natural Series Rechargeable Music Stand Light with 12 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| SL24NR | Proline SL24NR Natural Series Rechargeable Folding Music Stand Light with 24 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| SL2N | Proline SL2N Natural Series USB Light with 2 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| SL4NA | Proline SL4NA Natural Series Dual Head Music Stand Light with 4 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
| SL6NA | Proline SL6NA Natural Series Portable Music Stand Light with 6 LEDs | Lithium Ion |
How the Fee Works
The recycling fee will be paid by Guitar Center to the state of California on behalf of customers who purchase the above products. The amount of the fee is determined by CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery).
Learn More
For additional details, please visit the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) at:
https://cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/covered-electronic-waste-recycling-fee/