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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
Relative to recycling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes performance standards for the reduction of municipal solid waste in Massachusetts. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is required to set standards to reduce solid waste to no more than 600 pounds per capita by July 1, 2022 and 450 pounds per capita by July 1, 2026. The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs must develop a municipal solid waste standards action plan to assist municipalities in achieving these standards, and municipalities must report their solid waste disposal data to the DEP annually. If a municipality does not meet the standards by 2022, it must submit a plan to achieve the standards by 2026. The bill aims to protect the environment, preserve resources, and support greenhouse gas reduction and green job creation in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H971 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H971.pdf |
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