Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to modify existing waste management laws in Minnesota by specifically exempting paper products from the extended producer responsibility (EPR) program. This change aims to manage solid waste more effectively by altering which materials are subject to EPR requirements.

Main Provisions

• Exemption of Paper Products: The bill proposes to amend the Minnesota Statutes to declare that paper products will not be considered as "covered material" under the current extended producer responsibility program. This means paper products will no longer be subject to the responsibilities laid out for producers under this program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Change in Definition: By amending the definition of "covered material" in the existing law, the bill excludes paper products from certain waste management obligations. Previously, these products were included and managed under the EPR program which requires producers to take responsibility for the disposal costs and recycling of packaging and paper products.

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Relevant Terms
solid waste, extended producer responsibility program, paper products, exemption, packaging, waste management, Minnesota statutes