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S. 486 (102nd)

Federal Recycling Incentive Act

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Introduced

26 February 1991

Last action

26 February 1991 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Federal Recycling Incentive Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of General Services to: (1) establish, and periodically modify, a program requiring Federal agencies to separate and collect solid waste (including high-grade paper, newspapers, aluminum, bottles, and containers) for recycling; (2) establish and implement a system for monitoring and enforcing the provisions of this Act; and (3) report periodically to the Congress as to the extent of compliance for the preceding 12-month period. Authorizes Federal agencies to retain any moneys received from the sale of such waste for use in carrying out their functions. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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