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HF1733 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirement for residents who do not recycle organics to pay for providing organics recycling services eliminated.

Related bill: SF1878

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1733, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115A.93, subdivision 3, by eliminating the requirement for residents who do not recycle organic waste (such as food scraps and compostable materials) to pay for organics recycling services.

Key Provisions of the Bill:

  1. Existing Law Requirements:

    • Waste collection pricing must be based on the volume or weight of the waste collected.
    • Licensing authorities can impose requirements consistent with county solid waste policies.
    • Collectors cannot charge more for residents who recycle than those who do not, except in the case of organic waste recycling.
    • Counties can be exempt from variable rate pricing requirements if they have solid waste plans with more effective incentives.

  2. Proposed Change:

    • Removes the provision allowing mixed municipal solid waste collectors (garbage haulers) to charge more for residents who participate in organics recycling than those who do not.
    • This means residents who opt-out of composting or organics recycling would no longer be required to pay for those services.

Impact:

  • Supporters may argue: This change prevents residents from being charged for a recycling service they do not use.
  • Opponents may argue: Eliminating this funding source could reduce the availability and efficiency of organics recycling programs, which help divert waste from landfills.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further review.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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