Implications of the D.C. Zero Waste Bill

The Proposed Bill: “Zero Waste Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019”  proposed by Council Member Mary Cheh

Effects on Business/Local Government:

• Hotels & large restaurants required to provide reusable service ware
• Businesses:
  • responsible for sorting & composting organic waste
  • must sort recycling more carefully
    • Violations allow private collection companies to stop providing service
  • must participate in battery collection & recycling

Who Opposes It:

The Food Packing Industry

Who Supports It: 

• The Product Stewardship Institute 
• 9 of 13 council members have already signed on

Waste Dive | New D.C. zero waste bill would have major implications for composting and recycling