RCW 70A.200.150
Department of ecology—Administration of anti-litter and recycling programs.
In addition to the foregoing, the department of ecology shall use the moneys from RCW 70A.200.140 of the waste reduction, recycling, and litter control account to:
(1) Serve as the coordinating agency between the various industry organizations seeking to aid in the waste reduction, anti-litter, recycling, and composting efforts;
(2) Serve as the coordinating and administrating agency for all state agencies and local governments receiving funds for waste reduction, litter control, recycling, and composting under this chapter;
(3) Recommend to the governing bodies of all local governments that they adopt ordinances similar to the provisions of this chapter;
(4) Cooperate with all local governments to accomplish coordination of local waste reduction, anti-litter, recycling, and composting efforts;
(5) Encourage, organize, and coordinate all voluntary local waste reduction, anti-litter, and recycling campaigns seeking to focus the attention of the public on the programs of this state to reduce waste, control and remove litter, and foster recycling and composting;
(6) Investigate the availability of, and apply for funds available from any private or public source to be used in the program outlined in this chapter;
(7) Develop statewide programs by working with local governments, payers of the waste reduction, recycling, and litter control tax, and industry organizations that are active in waste reduction, anti-litter, recycling, and composting efforts to:
(a) Increase public awareness of and participation in recycling and composting; and
(b) Stimulate and encourage local private recycling and composting centers, public participation in recycling and composting, and research and development in the field of litter control, and recycling, removal, and disposal of litter-related recycling materials, and composting; and
(8) Provide on the department's website a summary of all waste reduction, litter control, recycling, and composting efforts statewide including those of the department and other state agencies and local governments funded for such programs under this chapter.
[ 2020 c 20 § 1077; 2015 c 15 § 4; 2014 c 76 § 2; 1998 c 257 § 8; 1979 c 94 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 307 § 20. Formerly RCW 70.93.200.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety
Chapter 70A.200 - Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Model Litter Control Act.
70A.200.010 - Legislative findings.
70A.200.020 - Declaration of purpose.
70A.200.040 - Administrative procedure act—Application to chapter.
70A.200.050 - Enforcement of chapter.
70A.200.060 - Littering prohibited—Penalties—Litter cleanup restitution payment.
70A.200.070 - Collection of fines and forfeitures.
70A.200.080 - Notice to public—Contents of chapter—Required.
70A.200.100 - Official gatherings and sports facilities—Recycling.
70A.200.110 - Marinas and airports—Recycling.
70A.200.120 - Transported waste must be covered or secured.
70A.200.130 - Removal of litter—Responsibility.
70A.200.140 - Waste reduction, recycling, and litter control account—Distribution.
70A.200.150 - Department of ecology—Administration of anti-litter and recycling programs.
70A.200.160 - Waste reduction, anti-litter, and recycling campaign—Industrial cooperation requested.
70A.200.180 - Violations of chapter—Penalties.
70A.200.190 - Funding to local governments—Reports.
70A.200.900 - Alternative to Initiative 40—Placement on ballot—Force and effect of chapter.