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OR SB582

OR SB582
Relating to modernizing Oregon's recycling system.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
06/24/2021
Crossed Over
06/23/2021
Passed
06/25/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Establishes producer responsibility program for packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware. 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.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a producer responsibility program for packaging, printing and writing paper, and food serviceware sold or distributed in Oregon. The key provisions are: - Requires producers of these covered products to join a producer responsibility organization that implements a producer responsibility program plan approved by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). - Directs DEQ to establish a uniform statewide collection list for recyclable materials and standards for collection. - Establishes an Oregon Recycling System Advisory Council to provide recommendations on the program. - Creates a Truth in Labeling Task Force to study misleading recyclability claims. - Repeals labeling requirements for rigid plastic bottles and containers. - Requires commingled recycling processing facilities to obtain disposal site permits and meet certain standards. - Prohibits delivery of certain recyclable materials to facilities that do not meet the requirements. - Imposes civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation of the act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Effective date, January 1, 2022. (on 08/20/2021)

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