Spring Legislative Update

Exciting things happening in Olympia! The sweeping Recycle Reform Act, SB5284, has passed in both the House and Senate. That is farther than it has ever gotten, after several years trying. 5284 would completely restructure the recycling industry, making our state a leader in “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR). EPR programs generally shift the costs of recycling to the manufacturers of packaging instead of the public.

Get more info on the bill here. Several other great bills have passed both House and Senate this year, including Right To Repair bills, a Solar Panel Recycling bill, and more.

Our legislative partner Zero Waste Washington has a great page on current legislation here.