AB 80: Carpet recycling.

The bill aims to improve the recycling of carpet materials in California. It would authorize the Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery to impose administrative penalties instead of civil penalties for violations of the carpet recycling program. The program would require carpet producers to submit annual reports detailing their activities and funding mechanisms. A governing board would be established for the stewardship organization, and nonvoting board members would include representation from retailers. The bill would also exempt covered products from the requirement to transport them to an approved collection site if they are returned to the producer. Approved collection sites would be expanded to include carpet recycling centers, municipal facilities, and retailers. The governing board of the producer responsibility organization would consist of one voting member and five n…