DATE: January 10, 2022
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
New California Recycling and Reuse Legislation
RECOMMENDATION.R
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report.End
SUMMARY
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom approved five recycling and reuse bills:
SB 343, AB 881, AB 1201, AB 962, and AB 1276. The bills address labelling requirements for recyclable and compostable products and packaging, the export of plastic waste, reusable/returnable glass bottles, and address single-use food ware. In addition to diverting more waste from landfills, the new recycling legislation will help stimulate a green economy, reduce litter, and reduce the impacts of climate change. Staff is working with the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (StopWaste) and Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) to ensure that the City is prepared to implement the requirements of the new laws.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report