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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "recyclable material" and "recycle/recycling," and requires all cities and towns in the Commonwealth that provide curbside waste removal to also offer curbside pickup of recyclable materials. It also requires that all materials set aside for recycling be delivered to recycling facilities, and prohibits the mixing of recyclable materials with solid waste destined for disposal. Additionally, the bill mandates that all solid waste collection service providers in Massachusetts offer recycling collection services to their residential and commercial customers, including the delivery of adequately sized recycling containers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (16)
Michael Day (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4865 (on 06/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H876 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H876.pdf |
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