SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 90
(By Senators Foster and Hunter)

[Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary
]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study beverage container recycling.

Whereas, In order for the State of West Virginia to meet the requirements of the West Virginia Recycling Act, which mandates recycling goals of 50 percent by January 1, 2010, it is imperative that new opportunities for recycling be developed; and
Whereas, Beverage containers are the most valuable and recyclable commodity in the waste stream and make up a significant portion of the state's litter. The discarding of these containers is an unnecessary addition to the state's litter problem and its solid waste disposal system; and
Whereas, A deposit system for beverage containers, similar to those in place in some other states, would place a small refundable deposit on beverages sold in West Virginia which, in turn, could reduce the volume of waste and litter, increase recycling opportunities, contribute to the existing recycling system and create new jobs and wider employment in the recycling industry; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study beverage container recycling; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.