Bill > AB998

This bill addresses the management and disposal of household hazardous waste, with a specific focus on vape pens confiscated from schools. The bill introduces several key provisions: first, it clarifies that vape pens confiscated by schools are considered household hazardous waste and can be properly disposed of at household hazardous waste collection facilities. Schools or their contractors are now authorized to transport these confiscated vape pens to such facilities, subject to specific transportation conditions. The bill also allows household hazardous waste collection facilities to conduct physical treatment activities, such as disassembling vape pens to separate batteries, electronic components, and other parts containing liquids or gases, as long as no hazardous materials are released unauthorized. Additionally, the bill prohibits vape pens from being included in materials exchange programs and requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to develop a consolidated reporting document for household hazardous waste collection facilities to submit a single annual report. These changes aim to improve the safe handling and disposal of potentially harmful waste, particularly electronic devices like vape pens, while reducing administrative burdens on waste management facilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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