This bill, introduced by V. Anthony Ada, Christopher M. Dueas, and Jesse A. Lujan, seeks to appropriate $2,000,000 from the Recycling Revolving Fund to the Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) for the purchase of 20,000 trash carts. This initiative is part of the implementation of the islandwide collection plan mandated by Public Law 38-39. The GSWA estimates that a total of 40,000 to 43,000 trash carts will be needed, with an overall cost of approximately $4,000,000. The initial funding of $2,000,000 is intended to facilitate the timely procurement and distribution of these carts, thereby supporting an efficient transition to public waste collection across the island.

The bill stipulates that the appropriated funds are to be used exclusively for acquiring the trash carts and related delivery costs, and it emphasizes compliance with procurement laws and regulations. Additionally, any unspent funds after the completion of these purchases will revert back to the Recycling Revolving Fund. This appropriation is designed to be in addition to any other funds allocated to the GSWA and will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year, ensuring that the funds remain available until fully utilized for the intended purpose.

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