Hawaii SB271 aims to update composting regulations and encourage compost production to reduce waste and mitigate climate change.

Hawaii SB271 seeks to modernize composting regulations by requiring the Department of Health to establish a classification system for composting facilities. The bill aims to allow composting and co-composting in agricultural districts, including on lands with class A or B soils. It encourages the production of compost to divert organic materials from landfills and incinerators, thereby reducing waste and mitigating climate change. The bill also includes provisions for updating the permitting process to be less burdensome for small to midsize composting operations.

Hawaii SB271 aims to update composting regulations and encourage compost production to reduce waste and mitigate climate change.

Hawaii SB271 seeks to modernize composting regulations by requiring the Department of Health to establish a classification system for composting facilities. The bill aims to allow composting and co-composting in agricultural districts, including on lands with class A or B soils. It encourages the production of compost to divert organic materials from landfills and incinerators, thereby reducing waste and mitigating climate change. The bill also includes provisions for updating the permitting process to be less burdensome for small to midsize composting operations.