This bill proposes a new rebate system for solid waste management in Minnesota, specifically targeting materials that are recycled, composted, or reused. It introduces a new section, [297H.075] REBATE FOR RECYCLED AND REUSED MATERIALS, which outlines definitions for key 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 processed, including those recycled and reused, to the commissioner of revenue by February 1 each year. Based on this data, the commissioner will calculate and distribute rebates to the operators by April 15, with the rebate amount determined by the type and quantity of materials reported. Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297H.13, subdivision 2, to allocate funds for these rebates. It specifies that the necessary amount for the rebates will be appropriated to the commissioner from the revenues collected under the solid waste management tax. The bill also establishes that three percent of the remaining revenues will be deposited into the resource management account in the environmental fund, which will be used for distribution to counties for waste management purposes. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297H.13