Bill > HB06795

This bill would require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to develop a statewide Pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) program for municipalities, which would implement a pricing model for residential solid waste disposal that charges residents based on the amount of trash they generate. Under this program, residents would pay a per-unit or per-bag fee for disposing of solid waste, while being incentivized to reduce their waste by saving money when they remove recyclable items such as food scraps, textiles, and glass bottles. The bill encourages municipalities to help offset the potential cost burden of this new pricing system by offering potential property tax reductions. The overall goal of the program is to promote waste reduction, improve waste sorting and separation practices, and create a financial incentive for residents to be more mindful of their waste generation and recycling habits.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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