SB19-034
Local Government Recycling Standards For Food Containers
Concerning a local government's authority to establish standards for the use of environmentally discardable food containers, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a local government to establish standards for the use of ready-to-eat food containers that may be discarded through recycling or composting.
Session:
2019 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Natural Resources & Environment
Currently, state law preempts local governments from restricting or mandating containers for any consumer products. The bill allows a local government to set a standard for a retail food establishment's use of ready-to-eat food containers that may be discarded through recycling or composting.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)