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Recommendation ORG 5 — Propose solutions to statutory and regulatory barriers.

Identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to statutory and regulatory barriers for developing and sustaining a closed-loop organics cycle in Washington. Actions in a number of areas are needed to support expansion of the organics cycle successfully:

• Convene stakeholders to identify statutory and regulatory barriers to sustainable organics management systems.
• Address regulatory barriers and clarify confusing language in existing regulations as it applies to organics management systems.
• Increase communication and common understanding of regulations between state, local, and federal governments.

Milestone ORG A: A strategy for increasing agricultural and industrial organics recycling is being implemented.

Milestone ORG B: Effective incentives for organics recycling are identified and pursued.

Milestone ORG F: Statutory and regulatory barriers to closed-loop organics recycling are addressed.

Links and Resources

• Solid Waste Handling Standards
• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Laws and Directives

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