AZ HB2595

Cities and towns with populations of 75,000 or more must operate curbside recycling programs for single-family residences by 2013 (if not already operating one) and require or implement curbside recycling for multifamily dwellings by 2012-2015 depending on existing programs.

Cities and towns may offer financial incentives or waive code penalties to encourage multifamily dwelling retrofits for recycling, but cannot allow waivers that permit property owners to avoid providing recycling containers.

Property owners of multifamily dwellings must provide written recycling information to each tenant, with cities and towns required to develop and provide these materials in both English and Spanish.

Cities and towns may impose civil penalties on property owners who fail to comply with recycling ordinances, with maximum penalties ranging from $1,000 for 25 or fewer units to $5,000 for more than 100 units based on the number of residential units.