SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5785

BYSenators Metcalf, Kreidler and Owen

Establishing a state recycling awareness week.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 23, 1989

Senate Staff:Atsushi Kiuchi (786-7708)

AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The state of Washington is facing a "garbage crisis" and with it environmental and economic problems affecting all its citizens.  The Joint Select Committee on Preferred Solid Waste Management pinpoints waste reduction and recycling as major components of its 1989 "Waste Not Washington Act."

The Department of Ecology has established a new recycling program element within its organizational structure -- a new Office of Waste Reduction, Recycling and Litter Control.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Ecology shall organize, coordinate and implement a statewide "Washington State Recycling Awareness Week" to promote recycling.  Emphasis will be on recycling programs, legislation, trends and technologies and recognition of successful public and privately sponsored projects.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested