Pub. Resources Code, § 42649 · Chapter 12.8. Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste
Pub. Resources Code, § 42649
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to require businesses to recycle solid waste that they generate.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to allow jurisdictions flexibility in developing and maintaining commercial solid waste recycling programs.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting commercial solid waste to recycling efforts and to expand the opportunity for additional recycling services and recycling manufacturing facilities in California.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2012.
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