MS HB1135

Establishes legal definitions for "advanced plastic recycling" and related manufacturing processes including depolymerization, gasification, pyrolysis, and solvolysis that convert post-use plastics into raw materials, chemicals, and other products

Defines "advanced plastic recycling facility" as a manufacturing facility that processes post-use polymers, explicitly stating these facilities are NOT classified as solid waste facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, or incinerators

Creates definitions for "post-use polymer" (plastics from residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural activities) and "recovered feedstock" (sorted materials for use in recycling operations), specifying that post-use polymers meeting the requirements are not considered solid waste

Requires advanced plastic recycling facilities to remain subject to Department of Environmental Quality inspections and comply with applicable manufacturer regulations for storage and disposal of any solid waste they generate

Effective date of July 1, 2022