BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5058: Recycling rates

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

Summary

Requires The Department of Ecology (Ecology) to develop a statewide list of recyclable materials suitable for curbside collection.
Requires a statewide needs assessment informed by the recycling targets in the 2023 Ecology report.
Requires all producers of covered products to register with Ecology and pay a fee.
Modifies the minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements.
Establishes criteria and processes for the Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve solid waste collection rate discounts for low-income persons.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5058), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5058 (2023–24) Multiunit res. buildings · Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2023
SB 5058 (2021–22) Natural resources accounts · Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2021
SB 5058 (2019–20) Call center relocation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2017–18) Nongovernment parties/claims · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2015–16) Finan. fraud, identity theft · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2013–14) Assault of an officer · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5058 (2011–12) Receiverships · Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2011
SB 5058 (2009–10) Pilot vessel amnesty program · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor