Bill > HB05133

This bill requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to establish a grant program to help municipalities implement mandatory food scrap recycling programs. The purpose of the bill is to assist towns in diverting food scraps from the general waste stream, which is typically sent to landfills or incinerators. By providing financial support through grants, the bill aims to encourage towns to develop and implement recycling programs specifically focused on food waste. Food scrap recycling can involve composting or other methods of converting food waste into useful products like compost or energy, which can help reduce environmental waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create more sustainable waste management practices at the local level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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