HB 2703-S2.E - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/2008)

Requires the department of ecology, in consultation with the solid waste advisory committee created under RCW 70.95.040, to convene a work group with representatives of the lighting industry, environmental organizations, fluorescent lamp retailers, waste haulers, lamp recyclers, and local governments to consider and make recommendations on the following issues: (1) The most effective, cost-efficient, and convenient method for the consumer to provide for the proper collection and recycling of any end-of-life general purpose lights generated in this state;

(2) Methods to educate consumers about the proper management of and collection opportunities for end-of-life general purpose lights; and

(3) Designation on the general purpose light and light packaging regarding the proper recycling of the light.

Requires the department of ecology to report its findings and recommendations for implementing and financing a recycling program for fluorescent lamps to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2008.