Establishes the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act to manage packaging waste through producer responsibility organizations.
The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act establishes a framework for managing packaging waste through producer responsibility organizations (PROs). The act requires producers to join a PRO by July 1, 2026, and mandates that PROs develop and implement producer responsibility plans by July 1, 2029. These plans must include needs assessments, performance goals, and financing mechanisms for reimbursing service providers for recycling, reuse, and composting services. The act also establishes an advisory board to oversee the program and ensure compliance with state regulations.
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