SB551

SB551 regulates the sale and disposal of single-use compostable plastic packaging and utensils in Hawaii.

SB551 mandates that businesses selling food or beverages in Hawaii must provide composting bins for single-use compostable plastic packaging and utensils starting January 1, 2026. These items must be delivered to a commercial composting facility capable of processing them. The bill also requires the Department of Health to report to the legislature every year from 2026 to 2035 on the sale and composting of single-use compostable plastics, including any proposed legislation.