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Presented by:
Edward Hsieh
Executive Director, MassRecycle
2015
Legislative Initiatives
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Focus?
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Gaps?
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Why Public Space Recycling?
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Why Redux?
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Broad Strokes of SD1090
• Public space recycling must be conveniently offered in three types of public spaces:
– Buildings and parks owned or leased by public agencies
– High-traffic private properties
– Municipal public spaces
• Only applies if public waste removal service is offered.
• Requirements different for each type.
• MassDEP given enforcement and regulatory rights.
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Detailed Requirements
Type Convenience Standard
Schedule
State public agency 1:1 1 year
State public park 2:1 1 year
High-traffic private 2:1 1 year
Municipal N/A 2 years to file +1 to implement
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The Cost?
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Why Universal Recycling?
Municipal Commercial
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Enforcing Downstream?
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Stakeholder Discussions
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Working Group Results
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HD2913 in Brief
• All Generators must subscribe to recycling services.
• Haulers must comply with reporting requirements
promulgated by MassDEP.
• MassDEP will produce an annual notice, to be
distributed by the Haulers, to educate Generators of
the universal recycling requirements and waste bans.
• MassDEP given direct enforcement authority over
Generators.
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The Playing Field
