S445 - Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (SL 2026-59)
Session Year 2024
Overview: Section 35 of S.L. 2026-59 (Senate Bill 445) exempts Small or Large Type 1[1], and 2[2] compost facilities from having to meet financial assurance requirements applicable to most solid waste facilities to ensure that costs will be covered, if necessary, for assessment and remediation in the event of a release of pollutants from a facility, closure of the facility in accordance with all applicable requirements, and post‑closure monitoring and maintenance of the facility.
This section becomes effective December 1, 2026.
[1] Type 1 facilities may receive yard and garden waste, silvicultural waste, and untreated and unpainted wood waste.
[2] Type 2 facilities may receive pre consumer meat free food processing waste, vegetative agricultural waste, source separated paper, and other source separated specialty wastes that are low in pathogens and physical contaminants.
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