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MN HF3061

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Frank Hornstein

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 115A.02 to update the state's waste management hierarchy and goals for solid waste management
  • Adds composting of source-separated compostable materials, including food waste, as the third priority in the waste management preference order (after waste reduction/reuse and recycling)
  • Establishes six-tier waste management preference system: waste reduction and reuse, recycling, source-separated composting, resource recovery through mixed waste composting or incineration, land disposal with methane gas retrieval, and land disposal producing measurable methane without gas retrieval
  • Becomes effective the day following final enactment; signed into law April 26, 2010

Legislative Description

Minnesota's waste management hierarchy amended.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 272 04/26/10

4/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration3/25/2010

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