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This bill aims to address food waste management by designating food waste as a recyclable item starting January 1, 2027, and simultaneously prohibiting waste haulers from accepting food waste on that date. The legislation seeks to create economic opportunities for food waste recycling and reduce the current practice of sending food waste to out-of-state landfills, which can be costly. By mandating that food waste be treated as a recyclable material, the bill encourages the development of alternative disposal methods such as composting, anaerobic digestion, or other recycling technologies. This approach is designed to promote more sustainable waste management practices, potentially reduce environmental impact, and create new markets and economic opportunities related to food waste processing. The bill represents a significant shift in how food waste is handled, requiring businesses, municipalities, and waste management companies to develop new strategies for managing organic waste by the 2027 implementation date.