Directing state investments of existing litter tax revenues under chapter 82.19 RCW in material waste management efforts without increasing the tax rate.
Summary
Adds composting as a subject covered by the Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Litter Control Act.
Changes the specified allowable uses of litter tax revenues allocated to litter collection efforts coordinated by the Department of Ecology (ECY), waste reduction and recycling programs managed by the ECY, and local government waste reduction and recycling programs.
Makes permanent certain allowed uses of litter tax revenues on waste reduction, recycling, and litter control programs that had previously been specified only for the 2013-2015 biennium.
Amends and permanently establishes a 2013-2015 biennium matching fund competitive grant program administered by the ECY for litter reduction and recycling programs run by local governments and nonprofit organizations.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1060), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to directing state investments of existing litter tax revenues under chapter 82.19 RCW in material waste management efforts without increasing the tax rate;