Hawaii SB676 aims to reduce organic waste by setting benchmarks for recycling, bioconversion, and landfill diversion.

Hawaii SB676 establishes benchmarks for reducing the organic waste stream by 40% by 2026, 70% by 2030, and 100% by 2035. The bill mandates recycling and bioconversion efforts, including backyard composting, and bans organic waste from landfills and co-generation plants. It requires counties to assess feasible recycling and bioconversion methods, focusing on materials like glass, aluminum, and green waste. The bill also appropriates funds for counties to implement these changes and defines organic waste to include green waste, food waste, and untreated wood waste.

Hawaii SB676 aims to reduce organic waste by setting benchmarks for recycling, bioconversion, and landfill diversion.

Hawaii SB676 establishes benchmarks for reducing the organic waste stream by 40% by 2026, 70% by 2030, and 100% by 2035. The bill mandates recycling and bioconversion efforts, including backyard composting, and bans organic waste from landfills and co-generation plants. It requires counties to assess feasible recycling and bioconversion methods, focusing on materials like glass, aluminum, and green waste. The bill also appropriates funds for counties to implement these changes and defines organic waste to include green waste, food waste, and untreated wood waste.