Washington HB2284 aims to reduce litter by regulating carryout bags and establishing a task force to recommend litter reduction policies.

Washington HB2284 mandates regulations on carryout bags to reduce litter. Retail establishments must charge for compliant paper and reusable carryout bags, with penalties for non-compliant bags. The bill also establishes a littering solutions task force to recommend policies to the legislature, aiming to balance litter collection and deposition. The task force must consider statewide litter studies and specific site litter reduction. The Department of Ecology will oversee the task force and submit recommendations by November 15, 2027.

Washington HB2284 aims to reduce litter by regulating carryout bags and establishing a task force to recommend litter reduction policies.

Washington HB2284 mandates regulations on carryout bags to reduce litter. Retail establishments must charge for compliant paper and reusable carryout bags, with penalties for non-compliant bags. The bill also establishes a littering solutions task force to recommend policies to the legislature, aiming to balance litter collection and deposition. The task force must consider statewide litter studies and specific site litter reduction. The Department of Ecology will oversee the task force and submit recommendations by November 15, 2027.