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California updates recycling rules
Public resources trailer bill.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
Changes rules for recycling and waste management
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This bill could help improve recycling and waste management in California, which could benefit the environment and public health, but it's still important for citizens to weigh in on the specifics of the proposal
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Updates rules for hazardous waste control
- Changes fees for hazardous waste disposal
- Expands market development payments for plastic recycling
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