SB131 Summary

• Defines "advanced recycling" as a manufacturing process converting post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks into basic hydrocarbon raw materials, feedstocks, chemicals, and products through processes including pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization, catalytic cracking, and similar technologies.

• Specifies that advanced recycling facilities are manufacturing facilities subject to applicable department regulations for air, water, waste, and land use.

• Establishes that advanced recycling, including processes using thermal energy, shall not be considered solid waste disposal, solid waste processing, solid waste management, or incineration under the Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Management Act.

• Defines "post-use polymer" as plastic derived from industrial, commercial, agricultural, or household activities that meets specified conditions for advanced recycling conversion.

• Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon becoming law.