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Bill would rebate resource recovery facilities for recyclables removed from waste stream; environmental groups raise concerns
Summary
Senate File 3336 would create a rebate from the solid waste management tax for recovery facilities that extract recyclable or compostable material from waste, a proposal county officials say would fund deeper recycling work but environmental groups warned could encourage incineration.
Senate File 3336, presented by Senator Kupak on behalf of Senator Westrom, would establish a rebate from the state's solid waste management tax to owners and operators of resource recovery and waste‑to‑energy facilities for the quantity of recyclable and compostable materials they remove from incoming waste.
Sponsor and county officials described the bill as a targeted, accountable way to encourage additional recycling. Dave Senjem, Olmsted County commissioner, said the bill is intended to address the "low hanging fruit" that counties have already…
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