Massachusetts S2685 aims to reduce solid waste, increase recycling, and generate municipal cost savings.

Massachusetts S2685 establishes annual performance target goals for municipal solid waste reduction, based on total pounds of solid waste disposed per resident served per year. The Department of Environmental Protection will collect a $1.50 per ton surcharge on all solid waste disposed of at a solid waste disposal facility. These surcharge monies will become part of the Zero Waste Fund, used to fund municipal and other recycling programs, composting programs, composting and recycling education programs, and any other programs promoting zero waste principles.

Massachusetts S2685 aims to reduce solid waste, increase recycling, and generate municipal cost savings.

Massachusetts S2685 establishes annual performance target goals for municipal solid waste reduction, based on total pounds of solid waste disposed per resident served per year. The Department of Environmental Protection will collect a $1.50 per ton surcharge on all solid waste disposed of at a solid waste disposal facility. These surcharge monies will become part of the Zero Waste Fund, used to fund municipal and other recycling programs, composting programs, composting and recycling education programs, and any other programs promoting zero waste principles.