Carpet recycling program gets a voting board, more drop-off sites and labor grants
Carpet makers' recycling group must set up a 14-member voting board, accept free drop-offs at more sites including retailers and recycling centers, and give $2 million a year to union apprenticeship programs. State penalties of up to $25,000 a day become administrative penalties.
Who it affects
Carpet makers, their recycling organization, and carpet installers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 904: Carpet recycling.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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