HB 2407 - Statewide Composting

• Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules establishing a classification system for composting and co-composting facilities based on size, volume of food waste inputs, and composting technology to regulate them for health purposes while encouraging food waste composting.

• Permits composting and co-composting operations in agricultural districts, including on lands with Class A or B soil productivity ratings, as permitted uses.

• Appropriates funding for a full-time Program Specialist position in the Department of Health's Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch to focus on updating administrative solid waste regulations for fiscal year 2020-2021.

• Directs the classification system to weigh climate benefits of food waste composting against perceived health risks and to exempt smaller operations from being classified as municipal solid waste management facilities.

• Effective July 1, 2020.