Washington HB1497 aims to improve waste management by enhancing organic material and food waste handling.

Washington HB1497 introduces measures to improve waste management systems, focusing on organic material and food waste. The bill mandates that businesses generating specific volumes of organic waste arrange for its management through designated facilities. It also requires multifamily residential buildings to provide space for organic waste collection and mandates year-round collection services for organic waste. Additionally, the bill establishes a sustainable farm funding program and a farm-to-school initiative to promote the use of Washington-grown food in schools.

Washington HB1497 aims to improve waste management by enhancing organic material and food waste handling.

Washington HB1497 introduces measures to improve waste management systems, focusing on organic material and food waste. The bill mandates that businesses generating specific volumes of organic waste arrange for its management through designated facilities. It also requires multifamily residential buildings to provide space for organic waste collection and mandates year-round collection services for organic waste. Additionally, the bill establishes a sustainable farm funding program and a farm-to-school initiative to promote the use of Washington-grown food in schools.