Bill > SB901

Here is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: This bill establishes a comprehensive Producer Responsibility Program for packaging and paper products in Maryland, requiring producers to take responsibility for the recycling and waste reduction of their materials. Beginning July 1, 2026, producers must either join a producer responsibility organization or develop an alternative collection program. On or before July 1, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter, producers must submit a producer responsibility plan to the Department of the Environment for approval. The plan must include performance goals for recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction, as well as strategies for improving recycling infrastructure and public education. Producers will be required to pay fees to support the program, with the fees structured to incentivize more recyclable and sustainable packaging design. The bill creates a Producer Responsibility Advisory Council to provide guidance, establishes a framework for reimbursing local service providers for recycling services, and sets up a system for tracking and reporting on the program's progress. The legislation aims to increase recycling rates, reduce packaging waste, and create a more sustainable waste management system by making producers financially responsible for the entire lifecycle of their packaging materials.

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