Are there any costs savings associated with the statute and proposed regulations?

The regulations do not impose additional requirements on businesses or local governments beyond what is required in statute. However, CalRecycle expects that implementation of the statute’s requirements (both for businesses and jurisdictions) will result in an estimated statewide average annual cost savings of $40 million to $60 million for the 2012 to 2020 time period. Furthermore, individual businesses may realize cost savings due to reduced rates for recycling services and avoided disposal costs.

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1. What are the main differences in the regulations that were being developed by ARB and CalRecycle under AB 32 and the regulations that CalRecycle is now developing to support AB 341?
2. When will the regulations be adopted?
3. What is the schedule for complying with the regulations?
4. How many businesses in California will be impacted by AB 341?
5. Will implementation of the mandatory commercial recycling regulations increase costs for jurisdictions?
6. Are jurisdictions and/or businesses required to divert 75% of their waste?
7. Are there any costs savings associated with the statute and proposed regulations?
8. What benefits to California are anticipated due to the proposed regulations?