Minnesota HF5070 establishes a grant program for sustainable construction and demolition waste infrastructure.

Minnesota HF5070 establishes a sustainable construction and demolition waste grant program. The commissioner can award grants to cities, counties, and other entities for infrastructure projects to transition away from unlined landfills. Projects may focus on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and resource recovery. Grants cover up to 75% of project costs. The bill appropriates $118 million, with $59 million from the general fund and $59 million from bond proceeds.

Minnesota HF5070 establishes a grant program for sustainable construction and demolition waste infrastructure.

Minnesota HF5070 establishes a sustainable construction and demolition waste grant program. The commissioner can award grants to cities, counties, and other entities for infrastructure projects to transition away from unlined landfills. Projects may focus on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and resource recovery. Grants cover up to 75% of project costs. The bill appropriates $118 million, with $59 million from the general fund and $59 million from bond proceeds.