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DE SCR35
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
David McBride
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Task Force to discuss and evaluate methods for recycling organic waste within Delaware in an odor-free manner
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Task Force composition includes the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Chair of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority as co-chairs, plus representatives from various sectors including waste management, recycling, restaurants, utilities, conservation groups, and two public members
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Notes that approximately 50% of Delaware landfills contain organic waste that can be recycled, and that 623,463 tons of waste were dumped in Delaware landfills in 2013
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Task Force shall meet monthly beginning July 2015 and present findings to the Delaware House and Senate Natural Resources Committees and the Governor by March 1, 2016
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Identifies the closure of the Wilmington Organic Recycling Center as limiting Delaware's capacity for organic waste recycling
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Importance Of Diverting Organic Waste Out Of Landfills And Recycling Them Into A Useable Energy.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
6/25/2015