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CT HB05857

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires retail food establishments that sell food for consumption both on and off premises to provide recycling bins accessible to consumers
  • Recycling bins must be available for bottles and aluminum cans designated as recyclable items
  • Applies to all persons generating solid waste from non-residential properties who must separate designated recyclable items using dedicated collection containers
  • Existing solid waste collection containers may be converted to recycling containers through labeling or other identification methods
  • Effective date: October 1, 2017

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Certain Retail Food Establishments To Have Recycling Bins On The Premises.

Last Action

House Recommitted to Environment

6/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Environment1/19/2017

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