Bill > HB06794

This bill requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to establish new performance standards for solid waste management in municipalities, focusing on reducing residential and commercial waste. The standards will mandate either a per capita reduction in waste generation annually or a progressive percentage-based reduction over a specified timeframe. DEEP will be responsible for creating data collection requirements to track municipal waste reduction progress, implementing an educational program to raise awareness about solid waste generation, and conducting an annual waste stream assessment. The bill also empowers DEEP to enforce these new standards, with the overarching goal of reducing the amount of municipal solid waste that is currently transported out-of-state for incineration or landfill disposal. By setting clear reduction targets and providing both education and enforcement mechanisms, the legislation aims to promote more sustainable waste management practices at the local level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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