SB271

Hawaii SB271 aims to promote composting and co-composting in agricultural districts to reduce landfill waste and mitigate climate change.

Hawaii SB271 seeks to address the growing issue of landfill waste by encouraging the production of compost through organic recycling. The bill mandates the Department of Health to establish a classification system for composting facilities and operations, focusing on health regulation, pollution prevention, and disease control. It allows composting and co-composting in agricultural districts, including on lands with class A or B soils, to divert organic waste from landfills and incinerators.