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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires all cities and towns that provide curbside waste removal to also provide curbside pickup of recyclable materials, and all cities and towns with waste drop-off sites to offer recycling at those facilities. The bill also prohibits the mixing of recyclable materials with solid waste destined for disposal, and requires all solid waste collection service providers to offer single-stream or dual-stream recycling collection services to residential and commercial customers, including the provision of adequate recycling containers. The bill defines "recyclable" and "recycle" to establish clear parameters for the materials and processes covered by the legislation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H780 |
BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H780.pdf |
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