HB2301 Waste Material Management

This legislation:

- 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
- Amends labeling requirements related to the degradability of plastic or non-plastic products
- Amends compost procurement programs and requirements

The state Legislature passed organics management laws in 2022 and 2024. These laws aim to divert organic materials away from landfills through prevention, food rescue, and organics management facilities.

These actions will help Washington achieve its 2030 goal to reduce organic material in the landfill by 75%.

Washington’s organics management laws will divert organics from landfills and reduce methane emissions, which is a key strategy to address climate change. These laws simultaneously create opportunities for food waste prevention and recovery while supporting the compost market.

Organics Management Law

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