Recycling and Wastepaper: Legislative Trends, 1993 Recycling Symposium Proceedings
Joanne T. Alig
Examining the trends in state recycling laws is essential for an industry whose product is one of the leading components of the solid waste stream. State recycling laws now encompass every aspect of paper recycling, from landfill bans and disposal fees, to the collection and reprocessing of recovered paper, to the purchase of recycled products by consumers. Legislative information was collected from examination of state laws and comprehensive state management reports, and contacts with state recycling coordinators, waste management boards, legislative offices, and other solid-waste experts. In the past 5 years, the number of states passing laws related to recycling and wastepaper has increased for every category of laws studied. Future projections indicate that legislative activity will continue to affect both supply and demand and play an important role in markets for recovered materials.
Recycling and Wastepaper: Legislative Trends, 1993 Recycling Symposium Proceedings