The bill amends various sections of Florida's waste management laws, primarily focusing on the definition and regulation of auxiliary containers. It introduces a new definition for "auxiliary container," which includes reusable or single-use bags, cups, bottles, and other packaging made from various materials. The bill also deletes outdated provisions requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to review and update a report on retail bags and prohibits local governments from regulating auxiliary containers, thereby preempting such regulation to the state level.

Additionally, the bill imposes restrictions on local governments and the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the issuance of construction permits for solid waste disposal facilities that utilize ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within a one-mile radius of schools or residentially zoned properties. It also includes provisions for solid waste management responsibilities, recycling goals, and the ability for counties to charge varying solid waste disposal fees based on the characteristics of the waste. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1822 Filed: 403.7033, 403.707
S 1822 c1: 403.7033, 403.7049