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HI SB2857
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes manufacturer recycling obligations by weight for covered electronic devices and televisions, with the Department determining annual targets based on sales data.
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Requires manufacturers to provide collection services in every zip code (for counties under 750,000 population) or county district (for larger counties), with at least one collection option per month including staffed drop-off sites, pickup services, or collection events.
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Prohibits mail-back collection options and requires manufacturers to use only state-registered collectors and recyclers with third-party environmental certifications (R2, e-Stewards, or equivalent standards).
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Authorizes the Department to impose a consumer protection fee on manufacturers to fund collection services in areas not covered by manufacturer plans, with fee amounts tied to the cost of providing those services.
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Establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for manufacturers, collectors, and recyclers to track collection and recycling volumes by weight and county, with records subject to Department and auditor inspection.
Legislative Description
Recycling; Electronic Devices
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Awana, Hanohano, Har voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fale, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Creagan, Say, Tokioka, Yamashita excused (4).
3/14/2014