Hawaii HB404 aims to boost composting and co-composting operations to reduce waste and support sustainability goals.

Hawaii HB404 seeks to encourage composting by updating rules for composting facilities and allowing such operations in agricultural districts. The bill requires the Department of Health to establish a classification system for composting facilities, focusing on health purposes, pollution prevention, and disease prevention. It also allows composting and co-composting in agricultural districts, including on lands with class A or B soils. The legislation aims to reduce waste burdens on landfills, lower county waste management costs, and support Hawaii's sustainability and resiliency goals.

Hawaii HB404 aims to boost composting and co-composting operations to reduce waste and support sustainability goals.

Hawaii HB404 seeks to encourage composting by updating rules for composting facilities and allowing such operations in agricultural districts. The bill requires the Department of Health to establish a classification system for composting facilities, focusing on health purposes, pollution prevention, and disease prevention. It also allows composting and co-composting in agricultural districts, including on lands with class A or B soils. The legislation aims to reduce waste burdens on landfills, lower county waste management costs, and support Hawaii's sustainability and resiliency goals.