E2SHB 2301 — Improving the outcomes associated with waste material management systems, including products affecting organic material management systems.

What this bill does

Establishes new grant programs related to food waste reduction and organic material management policy implementation. Amends organic material collection service requirements for local governments, residents, and businesses. Establishes color requirements for garbage, recycling, and organic material disposal bins. Establishes compost facility operator training. Prohibits organic materials treated with certain pesticides from being provided to an organic material management facility for handling. Establishes food safety and quality labeling requirements, beginning in 2026. Prohibits the use of plastic produce stickers, beginning January 1, 2028. Amends labeling requirements related to the degradability of plastic or nonplastic products. Amends compost procurement programs and requirements. Authorizes cities and counties to amend the solid waste storage building code requirements applicable to multifamily residential buildings. Establishes a work group to study food donation by businesses.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 2024
  58 yea · 39 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 5, 2024
  57 yea · 36 nay · 4 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 1, 2024
  30 yea · 19 nay

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