The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6245, aims to amend the general statutes to create a state-wide municipal waste management program focused on diverting organic materials, particularly food, from the waste stream. The bill emphasizes the importance of various methods for food diversion, including donation programs, feeding animals or livestock, composting, and anaerobic digestion.

To support these initiatives, the bill proposes the establishment of a five-million-dollar fund, which would be financed through bonding. This fund would provide grants of up to one hundred thousand dollars to municipalities and organizations that implement programs aimed at reducing food waste. The overall goal of the bill is to enhance waste management practices and promote sustainability by effectively diverting food from landfills.