Bill > S518

This bill aims to reduce solid waste, increase recycling, and generate municipal cost savings in Massachusetts. It establishes annual performance target goals for municipal solid waste reduction, requires solid waste management facilities to divert waste ban materials from disposal, and imposes fines on haulers for improper disposal of these materials. The bill also creates a "Zero Waste Fund" financed by hauler registration fees, enforcement penalties, and a surcharge on waste disposal, which will be used to fund recycling and composting programs, as well as education initiatives. Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to enforce waste ban regulations and collect data on solid waste and recovery volumes from haulers and facilities.