This bill seeks to enhance the framework for solid waste management districts in Minnesota by clarifying regulations and establishing new recycling goals. It amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes, specifically shifting the establishment of solid waste management districts to section 115A.641 from the previous sections 115A.62 to 115A.72. The bill introduces provisions that align recycling goals with those of the counties within the districts and mandates that state funding be allocated to these districts based on the funding that would have been provided to individual counties. Additionally, it outlines the governance structure of the districts, requiring that their boards consist solely of elected county commissioners and establishing a technical advisory committee for expert guidance.

Moreover, the bill details the procedures for the establishment, operation, and potential termination of solid waste management districts. It requires a joint resolution of intent from member counties and mandates the creation of a joint termination plan if a district is to be dissolved. The bill also updates the eligibility criteria for designating solid waste management facilities, allowing counties to designate facilities for waste generated outside their district boundaries. It repeals several outdated statutes to streamline the legal framework governing solid waste management, with the effective date for these changes set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 115A.03, 115A.551, 115A.557, 115A.63, 115A.65, 115A.68, 115A.69, 115A.70, 115A.71, 115A.72, 115A.82, 473.8441