The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115A.93, subdivision 3, by eliminating the requirement for residents who do not recycle organics to pay for organics recycling services. This change aims to alleviate financial burdens on residents who do not participate in organics recycling. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows mixed municipal solid waste collectors to impose higher charges on residents who recycle source-separated compostable materials and sole source food waste streams managed through biodegradative processes, compared to those who do not recycle these materials.

Furthermore, the bill maintains existing licensing authority provisions that require charges for mixed municipal solid waste collection to increase with the volume or weight of waste. It also allows licensing authorities to impose conditions consistent with county solid waste policies for maintaining licenses. The commissioner has the authority to exempt licensing authorities from certain requirements if specific conditions regarding solid waste management plans and recycling program participation rates are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 115A.93