HB 431·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Signed into LawFiled May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Bill Bush (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
HB 431 allows businesses to compost yard waste, food scraps and other organic materials on property zoned for agriculture. Counties may restrict the total area used, but must allow at least 5,000 square feet of composting space for every four acres of land. The amendment updates Delaware’s composting statutes.
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