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This bill addresses recycling regulations for municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions in Arizona by establishing new limitations on recycling requirements. The bill requires cities, towns, and counties to provide residents with opportunities for recycling and waste reduction, but simultaneously prohibits them from recommending or requiring residents to place any product in a recycling bin that is not currently being "actively recycled" - which is defined as a product that is reprocessed into a new product. This means that if a particular type of material cannot be immediately transformed into a new product, local governments cannot mandate its placement in recycling bins. The legislation applies to cities, towns, counties, and other political subdivisions statewide, effectively creating a uniform standard for recycling practices across Arizona. By introducing these restrictions, the bill aims to ensure that recycling recommendations are based on current, practical recycling capabilities, potentially preventing residents from engaging in what might be considered ineffective or symbolic recycling efforts.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82695