2021 House Bill 4459 / 2022 Public Act 248

Revise solid waste, landfill and recycling restrictions, mandates, fees, fines and more

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. David Martin (R-48)

To require the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to establish new “recycling markets programs,” “local recycling innovation programs,” “recycling access and voluntary participation programs; and more. Among other things it `would also revise definitions and regulations on compost and “beneficial use by-products.” The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

March 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 87 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Passed in the Senate 27 to 5 (details)

To require the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to establish new “recycling markets programs,” “local recycling innovation programs,” “recycling access and voluntary participation programs; and more. Among other things it `would also revise definitions and regulations on compost and “beneficial use by-products.” The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022