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. |