Bill > HF3172

This bill establishes a rebate system for resource recovery facilities and waste-to-energy facilities that separate and process materials from mixed municipal solid waste for recycling, composting, or reuse. Starting July 1, 2025, facility owners must submit annual reports to the Minnesota Department of Revenue by February 1st detailing the tons of recyclable materials, compostable materials, and combustor ash they have processed or repurposed. For materials separated from waste that were previously subject to solid waste management tax, facilities will receive financial rebates: $30 per ton for recyclable and compostable materials manually or mechanically separated from waste, and $20 per ton for materials recovered from combustor ash or utilized in road construction. The bill defines key terms like "compostable materials" and "recyclable materials" and specifies that the rebate funds will be appropriated from existing tax revenue allocations. The rebate program aims to incentivize waste diversion and recycling efforts by providing financial compensation to facilities that actively manage and repurpose waste materials, potentially reducing environmental impact and promoting more sustainable waste management practices.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3172&ssn=0&y=2025