Bill > H703

This bill aims to prohibit the additional incineration of solid waste by amending existing Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, it prevents any city or town from designating a new site or expanding an existing site for a facility that burns or incinerates solid waste or construction and demolition debris if that facility is designed to or capable of consuming more than one ton of refuse per hour. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the comprehensive statewide master plan, which guides waste management strategies, must prohibit the establishment, construction, or expansion of any facilities for burning or incinerating solid waste, while also emphasizing plans for waste reduction and increased recycling to protect public health, safety, and the environment.