This bill proposes amendments to sections 9-500.07 and 11-269 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, as well as the addition of section 49-707, which collectively aim to clarify and restrict recycling practices at the municipal and county levels. Under the new provisions, both cities and counties must provide residents with opportunities for recycling and waste reduction, but they are prohibited from recommending or requiring the placement of any product in recycling bins that is not "actively recycled" as defined in the bill. "Actively recycled" is specified as a product that is reprocessed into a new product.

Additionally, the bill establishes a uniform standard across municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions, reinforcing the prohibition against recommending or requiring the recycling of non-actively recycled products. This change aims to ensure that residents are not misled about what can be recycled, thereby promoting more effective recycling practices and reducing contamination in recycling streams.

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