Action Postponed Indefinitely (session adjourned sine die)
Summary
The bill establishes a Food Recovery and Composting Program within the Department of Environment that can award grants, contract services, and run outreach to cut organic waste. It also creates an advisory group, a dedicated fund, and a $3‑per‑ton surcharge on solid‑waste facilities (reduced to $2 if they compost on‑site). The goal is to increase composting and reduce landfill waste across the state.
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