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PA HB223

PA HB223
In recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities.


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), entitled "An act providing for planning for the processing and disposal of municipal waste; requiring counties to submit plans for municipal waste management systems within their boundaries; authorizing grants to counties and municipalities for planning, resource recovery and recycling; imposing and collecting fees; establishing certain rights for host municipalities; requiring municipalities to implement recycling programs; requiring Commonwealth agencies to procure recycled materials; imposing duties; granting powers to counties and municipalities; authorizing the Environmental Quality Board to adopt regulations; authorizing the Department of Environmental Resources to implement this act; providing remedies; prescribing penalties; establishing a fund; and making repeals," in recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act to increase the recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities from $2 per ton to $5 per ton. The fee is paid by the operators of these facilities and is intended to support recycling efforts. The bill will take effect 60 days after being enacted.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 11/15/2023)

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