SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5783

BYSenators Metcalf, Kreidler and Owen

Requiring that recycling receptacles for glass, paper, and aluminum be placed in state parks.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 23, 1989; January 17, 1990; January 24, 1990

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5783 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Benitz, Kreidler, Owen, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Dawn P. Vyvyan (786-7717)

                  January 29, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, JANUARY 24, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The principal day use of recreational facilities in state parks is picnicking.  This activity results in the discard of many items of recyclable value.  Recycling receptacles provide a means of discarding these items, as well as continuing the state's emphasis on waste reduction/reuse and anti-litter efforts.

SUMMARY:

The State Parks and Recreation Commission, where cost-effective, shall provide receptacles for deposit of recyclable materials, including but not limited to aluminum, glass, and paper products in state park campgrounds and park facility areas developed for day use.  The commission shall arrange to have discarded recyclable material collected and transported.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

By allowing the State Parks and Recreation Commission to decide which state parks shall receive receptacles for recyclable materials, they will be able to manage their activities in order to recover their initial capital investment for the program with cost savings within five years.  A balance will be achieved between annual operation costs and cost savings within two years of starting the program.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: No one