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MA S416

Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill proposes an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to enhance statewide recycling programs and municipal waste management in Massachusetts. The study will examine the fiscal impact, legal and regulatory barriers, existing laws and regulations, grant programs, new technologies, and infrastructure needs. It will also explore the feasibility of expanding public space and urban center recycling, curbside and multi-unit dwelling recycling, composting initiatives, and a statewide single-stream recycling pilot program. Additionally, the study will examine the feasibility of implementing a data-based sunset provision to the Massachusetts bottle deposit law, which would repeal the deposit program if the recycling rates of covered and non-covered materials become equal. The secretary will report the findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by December 31, 2018.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/19/2018)

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