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Relating to modernizing Oregon's recycling system. |
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Establishes producer responsibility program for packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware.
Directs Department of Environmental Quality to study and make recommendations for modernizing Oregon's recycling system and provide results of study in report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.]
Sunsets January 2, 2023.]
Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.]
Establishes producer responsibility program for packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware. Requires producers of covered products to join producer responsibility organization that implements producer responsibility program plan approved by Department of Environmental Quality.
Directs department to establish uniform statewide collection list for recyclable materials.
Establishes Oregon Recycling System Advisory Council.
Establishes Truth in Labeling Task Force.
Repeals labeling requirements for rigid plastic bottles and containers.
Requires commingled recycling processing facility to obtain disposal site permit. Prohibits delivery of certain recyclable materials to recycling processing facility other than permitted or certified facility.
Imposes civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each violation of provisions of Act.
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In Senate Committee |
| Current Committee: |
Joint Committee On Ways and Means |
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