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VT H0280

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Masland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Natural Resources must assess feasibility of siting an EPS foam densifier in Vermont to process waste expanded polystyrene foam for recycling or reuse

  • Assessment requires coordination with solid waste management entities, haulers, and businesses that generate EPS foam waste through manufacturing or shipping

  • Report due to House Committee on Environment and Energy and Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy by January 15, 2026

  • Report must include recommendations on whether to site a densifier, proposed location, operating entity, cost estimates, and whether to ban EPS foam from landfills if a densifier is established

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An act relating to the siting of an expanded polystyrene foam densifier in the State

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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