CT SB00930

Commercial food wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, supermarkets, resorts and conference centers located within 20 miles of composting facilities must separate and divert source-separated organic materials in phases: 104 tons per year starting January 1, 2014; 52 tons per year starting January 1, 2020; and 26 tons per year starting January 1, 2022.

Facilities that perform on-site composting or use permitted organic treatment equipment are deemed compliant with diversion requirements, and permitted composting facilities must report fee summaries to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Commissioner must establish a voluntary municipal pilot program by January 1, 2022 for municipalities to separate organic materials and implement aerated static pile composting facilities for food waste diversion.

Commissioner may adopt regulations establishing two compost classes: Class I made only from source-separated organic materials with unrestricted use, and Class II made from mixed municipal solid waste with restricted agricultural use unless it meets Class I contaminant levels.

Facilities may receive up to 75 tons per day of containerized food scraps and processing residuals without permit modification if stored in fully enclosed buildings and properly managed for odor and leachate control.