Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to address the environmental impact of disposing wind and solar energy infrastructure by restricting their disposal in traditional waste facilities. This legislation aims to promote recycling and responsible waste management practices for renewable energy components in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Definition of Infrastructure: The bill defines "wind and solar energy infrastructure" to include components like solar photovoltaic modules and various parts of wind energy conversion systems.
• Disposal Prohibition: It prohibits the disposal of these wind and solar energy components in:
  • Mixed municipal solid waste.
  • Solid waste processing or disposal facilities that are not specifically designated as recycling facilities.
  • Directly on land in any form.
• Enforcement: The bill states that any violations can be enforced under existing Minnesota laws concerning waste management and environmental protection.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces new regulations into the Minnesota Statutes, specifically targeting the disposal practices of renewable energy infrastructure. These restrictions compel the recycling of such materials instead of traditional disposal methods, which were previously less restricted.

Relevant Terms

• Wind and solar infrastructure
• Disposal prohibition
• Recycling facilities
• Renewable energy components
• Environmental regulations