HB 1370

Abstract

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Large Event Waste Law. Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2025, an owner or operator of an event facility that has a maximum legal capacity or occupancy of at least 3,000 persons and that receives funding from the State of Illinois shall participate in the recycling program established by the county in which the event facility is located and shall send recyclable materials to a recycling center. Defines "event facility". House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Large Event Waste Law. Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2025, an owner or operator of an event facility that has a maximum legal capacity or occupancy of at least 3,500 persons shall provide for (i) the recycling of items, including, but not limited to, glass, aluminum cans, cardboard, paper, and plastic beverage cups or bottles that are generated at a public meeting or public event held at the event facility, (ii) the transfer of these recyclable materials to a recycling center for processing, and (iii) the composting of organic waste. Defines "event facility". House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Large Event Recycling and Composting Law (rather than the Large Event Waste Law). Provides that the composting of organic waste shall be collected separate from the collection of recyclable materials. Changes the definition of "event facility" to mean a structure (rather than a structure or location) for holding public meetings or public events.