2007 Senate Bill 81: Impose $7.50 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge

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Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D) on January 25, 2007, to impose a $7.50 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge on solid waste placed in Michigan landfills or solid waste incinerators. Of the money collected, 50 percent would go to local governments for recycling and environmental protection activities, 40 percent to local governments for any other purpose, and ten percent for state and county administration and planning expenses.
- Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on January 25, 2007.

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1) Just Another by Anonymous Citizen on May 16, 2007
piece of feel good duck poop that keeps coming out of lansingistan. This will cost everyone more and accomplish nothing
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2) Taylor resident by Anonymous Citizen on May 16, 2007
According to letter received from the City of Taylor, their curbside recycling program will be eliminated as a result of this bill being passed - so no 'pat on the back' for whoever decided this outcome
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3) Gotta love LIZ Brater! Even the president cares about the environment! by Anonymous Citizen on January 25, 2007
Go Liz! Pass the bill! You rock!
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