SB537

Hawaii SB537 aims to reduce solid waste by increasing organic waste diversion and setting new waste reduction goals.

Hawaii SB537 amends state statutes to enhance waste reduction efforts. It defines organic waste and sets new goals to reduce the solid waste stream by 40% by 2027 and 70% by 2032. The bill also mandates that organic waste be diverted from landfills and co-generation plants by 2037. Counties must assess and report on their recycling and bioconversion efforts, and establish benchmarks for organic waste diversion. The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Health to support these efforts.