State agencies: solid waste diversion: single-use plastic bottles.

Senator Blakespear's waste reduction legislation requires state agencies to implement comprehensive waste management plans targeting significant reductions in single-use plastics, paper consumption, and organic waste. The bill mandates that agencies develop detailed source reduction strategies, including converting 50% of foodware to reusable options and reducing paper purchasing by 30% from 2024 levels by 2030.

State agencies must submit integrated waste management plans to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery by July 2027, detailing specific actions to promote water bottle refill stations, divert organic materials, and ensure recyclables reach responsible end markets. The department will review and approve these plans by January 2028. Beginning January 2026, agencies must purchase plastic beverage containers containing minimum levels of recycled content - 25% through 2029 and 50% thereafter.

The legislation expands annual reporting requirements for agencies to document waste reduction progress, facility-level recycling efforts, and compliance with organic waste diversion mandates. The department will publish a list of recommended products to help agencies reduce plastic and paper waste generation. The California Community Colleges fall under these requirements as state agencies, with provisions for cost reimbursement if the Commission on State Mandates determines the measures create new local mandated costs.