2006 House Bill 5615

Levy landfill tipping tax

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Kathleen Law (D-23)

To impose a $7.50 per ton tipping fee on all solid waste deposited in Michigan landfills, and use the money to promote and pay for recycling programs. Most of the money would be distributed to local governments, mostly allocated on a per-capital basis, with some exceptions. Those municipalities that provide curbside recycling programs would get more money.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment