This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to solid waste management, specifically focusing on the issuance of construction permits for solid waste disposal and waste-to-energy facilities. It prohibits local governments and the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing construction permits for new facilities that utilize ash-producing incinerators if they are located within a 2-mile radius of certain federally authorized impoundment areas. Exceptions to this prohibition include existing constructions, modifications, and locations in counties with populations under 1.7 million. The bill also includes provisions for conforming cross-references and updates to definitions related to solid waste management.

Additionally, the bill modifies the recycling goals and credits for counties, allowing for increased recycling credits for renewable energy facilities that utilize solid waste. It mandates that counties provide annual reports on their solid waste management and recycling activities, and it establishes penalties for local governments that fail to comply with the new requirements. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1196 Filed: 403.7049
S 1196 c1: 403.7049