Rhode Island S2802 prohibits using artificial turf to cover solid waste at landfills starting July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island S2802 amends the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation's regulations to prohibit using artificial turf as a cover for compacted solid waste at sanitary landfills, effective July 1, 2026. The bill also mandates the establishment of a pilot program to explore the feasibility and benefits of using a plant mix with pollinators or a grass mix as landfill cover. The corporation must report on this pilot program by January 1, 2028. Facilities violating these provisions face fines ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.

Rhode Island S2802 prohibits using artificial turf to cover solid waste at landfills starting July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island S2802 amends the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation's regulations to prohibit using artificial turf as a cover for compacted solid waste at sanitary landfills, effective July 1, 2026. The bill also mandates the establishment of a pilot program to explore the feasibility and benefits of using a plant mix with pollinators or a grass mix as landfill cover. The corporation must report on this pilot program by January 1, 2028. Facilities violating these provisions face fines ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.