MA H448

Bill

To reduce solid waste and provide universal recycling access

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/01/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to a universal system of solid waste management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a universal system of solid waste management in Massachusetts to reduce solid waste, increase recycling, and promote the reuse and repurposing of discarded products and materials. Key provisions include: requiring all generators (residences, businesses, institutions) to separate recyclable materials from solid waste; mandating that all solid waste haulers provide comprehensive and affordable waste management services; requiring generators to subscribe to recycling services; empowering the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce the law, collect penalties for noncompliance, and use the revenue to support implementation and enforcement activities. The bill also directs the Department to develop an annual notice to inform generators of the requirements and options for diverting waste banned materials from disposal.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Jamie Eldridge (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Jason Lewis (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Richard Ross (R), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H448

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H448
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H448.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1903	To improve recycling along our state highways	No further action taken	Similar To
H2727	Relative to enhancing recycling machines at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4537	Similar To
H3898	Establishing a solid waste and recycling capital improvement fund for the town of Dennis	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 302 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S1128	Increasing recycling by landlords and tenants	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1129	Encouraging municipal recycling and composting	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S416	Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S421	Requiring producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S449	To reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings	Accompanied a study order, see S2489	Similar To

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