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This bill amends Nebraska's Integrated Solid Waste Management Act to prohibit the land disposal of solar panels, wind turbine blades, and their component parts. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to section 13-2039 that explicitly bans disposing of these renewable energy equipment components in landfills. This means that solar panels and wind turbine blades cannot be simply thrown away or buried in waste sites. The bill builds upon existing provisions in the law that already prohibit the disposal of certain other materials like lead-acid batteries, waste tires, household appliances, and unregulated hazardous wastes. By preventing these specific renewable energy components from being discarded in landfills, the legislation aims to encourage recycling or alternative disposal methods for solar and wind energy equipment, potentially reducing environmental waste and promoting more sustainable practices in the management of renewable energy infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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