LD1065

An Act Regarding the Reduction and Recycling of Food Waste

Complete·6/10/25

Maine LD1065 mandates food waste reduction and recycling for designated generators.

Maine LD1065 establishes regulations for food waste management, requiring designated food waste generators to reduce waste volume, donate excess edible food, and manage remaining waste through agricultural use, composting, or anaerobic digestion. Generators must report annually on waste management activities. The bill also updates the state's food recovery hierarchy and clarifies the waste disposal reduction goal.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.