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This bill requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan by July 1, 2026, drawing from its "Florida and the 2020 75% Recycling Goal, Final Report". The bill mandates that DEP create a technical assistance group to help develop the plan, which must include specific elements such as identifying recycling goals based on sustainable materials management and waste diversion, and creating a 3-year implementation strategy. The strategy must cover three key areas: recycling education and outreach (proposing statewide information solutions), local government recycling assistance (evaluating past grant programs and recommending future support), and recyclable materials market development (creating plans to promote markets for recyclable materials). Upon completing the plan, the department must submit a report to legislative leadership that includes recommendations for statutory changes needed to achieve the identified recycling goals and strategies. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the DEP time to prepare and develop a comprehensive approach to improving recycling efforts across the state.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/200