Summary. Prohibit landline phone providers from distributing “white pages” telephone listing directories to California residents. White Pages will still be provided for free, upon request of the resident. 

Position and Status. CAW Supports. SB 920 will be heard in Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee on April 6, 2010.

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Description. Phone books have become obsolete in the age of fast internet connection and mobile phone apps. According to consumer surveys, 76% of respondents state that they ‘never’ use telephone directories. Another 20% say they rarely use them. Yet, it takes trees and energy to produce these phone books, and recycling them is a burden to local government and taxpayer dollars. An opt-in program will provide source reduction.

CAW Staff Contacts.

Teresa Bui (916) 443-5422

Senator Leland Yee
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814

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Additional Resources:

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