S2685
An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the amount of solid waste generated in Massachusetts and increase the state’s recycling rates. It seeks to achieve these goals by encouraging municipalities to implement strategies that promote waste reduction and recycling, ultimately aiming to save local governments money. The legislation focuses on improving existing recycling programs and potentially introducing new initiatives to divert waste from landfills. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing waste management in the state.
Key provisions
- Encourages municipalities to develop and implement waste reduction and recycling plans.
- Promotes the expansion of existing recycling programs.
- May include provisions for standardized recycling guidelines across the state.
- Aims to identify and implement cost-saving measures related to waste management.
- Supports initiatives to increase recycling rates.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Waste management companies
- Environmental organizations
- State government (specifically the Environment and Natural Resources and Ways and Means committees)
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on generating municipal cost savings through improved waste management practices.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing similar issues in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsor
Jason M. Lewis
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Bill S.2685 194th (Current)
An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2685).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2685
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/12/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | New draft of S621 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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