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SF1878 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Organics recycling services provided by residents who do not recycle organics requirement elimination provision

Related bill: HF1733

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1878) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115A.93, subdivision 3, regarding solid waste collection pricing. It eliminates the requirement for residents who do not recycle organics to pay for organics recycling services.

Key provisions of the bill include:

  • Licensing authorities would still require collectors to impose charges for mixed municipal solid waste that increase with volume or weight.
  • Collectors are prohibited from charging residents who recycle more than those who do not, with an exception: they may charge more for residents who recycle source-separated compostable materials and food waste using biodegradative processes.
  • The commissioner can exempt licensing authorities from variable rate pricing if a county’s solid waste management plan finds it inconsistent with other waste reduction mechanisms.
  • In between plan revisions, the commissioner may also grant exemptions if:
    • The jurisdiction collects more recyclables than required.
    • It has a 70%+ participation rate in recycling or a higher rate than the county.
    • It is in a county that exceeds state recycling goals.

This amendment ensures that residents opting out of organics recycling do not bear extra costs while still promoting recycling and composting initiatives through local solid waste policies.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows certain exemptions from pricing requirements based on recycling participation and performance."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Requirement for residents who do not recycle organics to pay for organics recycling services."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies licensing requirements and pricing for waste collection under section 115A.93.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts conditions under which charges may vary based on recycling activities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.93",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Referencing other recyclable categories as requirements for program operation."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in relation to residential recycling program requirements.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "115A.552",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in relation to county recycling goals under Minnesota solid waste management policies.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "115A.551",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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