SENATE BILL REPORT

                                   SHB 2390

                            AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1992

Brief Description:  Requiring recycling receptacles near vending machines.

SPONSORS: House Committee on Environmental Affairs (originally sponsored by Representatives Valle, Horn, Rust, Pruitt, Bray, J. Kohl, Brekke, Edmondson and Carlson)

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Staff:  Ats Kiuchi (786‑7708)

Hearing Dates: February 20, 1992

BACKGROUND:

The Waste Not Washington Act establishes waste reduction as the priority strategy of solid waste management. It is the responsibility of every person to minimize production of wastes and to separate recyclable or hazardous materials from mixed waste.

After waste reduction, recycling is the top priority for the collection, handling, and recycling of solid waste.

      Although opportunities are continuing to expand, citizens have expressed concern over the lack of recycling facilities on passenger ferries and at highway rest stops.

SUMMARY:

Vending machine owners or operators shall provide receptacles for recycling cans and bottles dispensed by their vending machines located on passenger ferries or at state-owned highway rest areas.  The machine owner or operator may either provide the recycling services or contract for the service.

Appropriation:  none 

      Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested