Electronic Products Recycling - Collectors (SSHB 1522)

SSHB 1522 added a new section to chapter 70.95N RCW, the electronic product recycling act to clarify the role of registered collectors relating to repair and reuse of electronic products.

Reducing Greenhouse Gases in Washington (SB 1718)

HB 1718 was introduced in 2009 and was the outcome of Executive Order 07-02 (PDF file, 79KB) that was signed by the governor in February 2007 directing the Washington State Department of Ecology and Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to develop a climate change initiative.

Preliminary Analysis of E-Cycle Programs in Washington and Oregon

In March 2010, the Northwest Product Stewardship Council produced a report (PDF, 2.75MB) covering the first nine months of operation of the E-Cycle Programs in Washington and Oregon.

Government

Northwest States Programs

Washington State Department of Ecology

Recommendations for a Mercury Containing Light Recycling Program in Washington State

Chemical Programs: Government

On June 4, 2007, the Northwest Chapter of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA) hosted a Northwest Chemicals Policy Symposium in Troutdale, Oregon. The symposium helped generate interest in solving chemical policy challenges at a Northwest regional level.

Carpet: NWPSC Activities

NWPSC members are involved in product stewardship outreach efforts and programs to properly manage used carpet.

Electronics Programs: Government

Several electronic product stewardship programs have been implemented in Washington, Oregon and California. Several of these activities and programs are a result of recent legislation. This page also includes studies, reports and initiatives that have helped inform electronic product recycling programs throughout the northwest.

E-Cycle Washington

Washington Sharps Waste Disposal Act (HB 1496)

Washington: the House Committee on Environment heard HB 1496 (An act relating to the disposal of residential sharps waste) on Feb. 17, 2011, it was referred to the House Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight but no action was taken and the bill died.

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