Bill > HF3351

This bill proposes to establish a wind and solar infrastructure product stewardship program in Minnesota. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring producers of wind and solar infrastructure sold in the state to implement and finance a statewide product stewardship program to manage discarded wind and solar infrastructure, reducing waste and promoting recycling. 2. Mandating producers to submit a stewardship plan for approval by the Pollution Control Agency, outlining the collection, transportation, and recycling processes for discarded wind and solar infrastructure. 3. Prohibiting the sale of wind and solar infrastructure in the state unless the producer participates in an approved stewardship plan, either individually or through a stewardship organization. 4. Authorizing producers or stewardship organizations to add a "stewardship assessment" to the purchase price of wind and solar infrastructure to cover the costs of the product stewardship program. 5. Requiring producers or stewardship organizations to provide consumers with educational materials on the stewardship program and assessment. 6. Establishing reporting requirements for producers or stewardship organizations to submit annual data on the program's performance. 7. Prohibiting the disposal of wind and solar infrastructure in mixed municipal solid waste. The bill aims to ensure the proper management and recycling of wind and solar infrastructure at the end of its useful life in Minnesota.