Report Title:

Solid Waste Disposal; Recycling Incentive

Description:

Requires the counties to establish programs for the reduction of waste collection or disposal charges, expenses, or surcharges for individuals or entities that practice recycling or participate in other forms of waste disposal mitigation.

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2129

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to solid waste management.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 342G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part V to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§342G-   Solid waste collection and disposal surcharge reduction program. Each county shall establish a program to allow for the reduction of solid waste collection or disposal charges, expenses, or surcharges for individuals or entities that practice recycling or participate in other forms of waste disposal mitigation."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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