Bill > LD297

This bill modifies regulations related to waste management and landfill operations in Maine, specifically extending and expanding provisions for solid waste processing facilities. The bill amends existing law to push back recycling and waste reuse timelines for certain construction and demolition debris processing facilities, extending deadlines from 2024-2028 to 2026-2030. It also provides a temporary allowance for disposing of oversized bulky waste in state-owned landfills, increasing the allowable tonnage of excess residue that can be disposed of or used as daily cover. The bill defines "oversized bulky waste" as large solid waste items like household appliances, furniture, and mattresses resulting from construction and demolition debris processing. Additionally, the bill includes a one-time allocation of $150,000 in special revenue funds for the Department of Environmental Protection's Remediation and Waste Management initiative and specifies that the changes apply retroactively to June 23, 2023. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility for waste processing facilities while maintaining environmental management standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=297&snum=132