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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1071

HB 1071: Recycling rates

Implementing strategies to achieve higher recycling rates within Washington's existing solid waste management system.

Summary

  • Requires producers to register and report to the Department of Ecology (Ecology) regarding their sale and distribution in Washington of certain paper products and packaging (covered PPP).
  • Requires Ecology to carry out a recycling system needs assessment related to covered PPP, and to publish and to periodically update lists of recyclable materials suitable for curbside or drop-off collection.
  • Requires Ecology to establish an advisory committee with specified duties, including the formation of a task force to make recommendations on misleading recyclability claims.
  • Makes changes to minimum postconsumer recycled content (PCRC) requirements for certain plastic packaging and products, including requiring additional types of plastic packaging to meet PCRC requirements.
  • Establishes criteria and processes for the Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve solid waste collection rate discounts for low-income persons.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1071), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jake Fey (D-27)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Companion bill
SB 5058
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1071, SHB 1071

AN ACT Relating to implementing strategies to achieve higher recycling rates within Washington's existing solid waste management system;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jake Fey (D-27)

16 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Mari Leavitt D-28Amy Walen D-48Dan Bronoske D-28Kristine Reeves D-30Andrew Barkis R-2Kevin Waters R-17Lisa Callan D-5My-Linh Thai D-41April Berg D-44Sam Low R-39Suzanne Schmidt R-4Alicia Rule D-42Roger Goodman D-45Gerry Pollet D-46Debra Lekanoff D-40Osman Salahuddin D-48

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1071)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1071)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1071)
  6. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  7. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
  9. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1071 in other sessions

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