The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding recycling practices by prohibiting municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions from recommending or requiring residents to place any product in a recycling bin that is not actively being recycled at the present time. This change would be inserted into existing laws, specifically sections 9-500.07 and 11-269 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, and would define "actively recycled" as a product that is reprocessed into a new product.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while cities and counties must provide opportunities for recycling and waste reduction, they cannot mandate the recycling of products that are not currently being recycled. This amendment aims to ensure that residents are not misled into recycling items that cannot be processed, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling programs in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.07, 11-269, 49-707
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-500.07, 11-269, 49-707