Bill > S2941

This bill, the Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education (RECYCLE) Act of 2019, aims to improve the effectiveness of residential and community recycling programs. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Establishing a grant program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award competitive grants to eligible entities, such as states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to fund public education and outreach activities that inform the public about recycling programs, provide information on accepted recyclable materials, and increase collection rates and decrease contamination. 2. Requiring the EPA to develop a model recycling program toolkit for states, tribes, and local governments that includes standardized terminology, best practices for collection and processing, and tools to measure the effectiveness of recycling programs. 3. Amending the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the EPA to review and, if appropriate, revise its federal procurement guidelines for purchasing certain recycled materials and items made with such materials at least once every five years, in consultation with recyclers and manufacturers. 4. Authorizing $15 million annually for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to carry out the provisions of the bill, with a requirement that at least 10% of the funds be allocated to low-income communities.