SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5211

BYSenators Metcalf and Rasmussen; by request of Department of Ecology and Washington State Patrol

Providing for containment of waste.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 19, 1989

Senate Staff:Atsushi Kiuchi (786-7708)

AS OF JANUARY 23, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Up to 40 percent of the litter along roads and highways in Washington state comes from loose materials (unsecured loads) escaping from open vehicles.  Current law covers safety of loose loads but does not address transportation of waste materials affecting human health and environment.

SUMMARY:

Waste materials must be covered so they cannot become loose, detached, or blown out of vehicles while being transported.  The Washington State Patrol may draw up rules for local and state enforcement.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested