HB 2914-S2.E - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/12/18)

Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Arrange for the completion of an economic analysis of recyclable material and solid waste processing, export, and disposal activities in the state; and

(2) Develop the analysis and recommendations in this act in consultation with a focused stakeholder work group.

Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Arrange for the facilitation of, and may participate in, efforts by the stakeholder work group to develop a public outreach strategy and campaign for reducing contamination, increasing quality, and maximizing the value of collected recyclable materials; and

(2) Include, in prioritizing the evaluation of the solid waste stream, present economic opportunities for material recovery, recycling, and reuse.