This bill proposes a new rebate system for solid waste management in Minnesota, specifically targeting materials that are removed from the waste stream for recycling, composting, or reuse. It introduces a new section, [297H.075] REBATE FOR RECYCLED AND REUSED MATERIALS, which outlines definitions for terms such as "compostable materials," "recyclable materials," and "resource recovery facility." The bill mandates that operators of these facilities report specific data regarding the tons of materials recycled or reused, as well as those processed in waste-to-energy facilities. Based on this data, the commissioner of revenue will calculate and distribute rebates to these operators, with specific rates assigned to different categories of materials. Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297H.13, subdivision 2, to ensure that the necessary funds for these rebates are appropriated from the revenues collected under the solid waste management tax. It specifies that a portion of the remitted amounts will be allocated for these rebates, while also establishing a requirement for three percent of the remaining funds to be deposited into the resource management account in the environmental fund. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297H.13