2018 Senate Bill 943

Increase landfill “tipping fee” tax

Introduced in the Senate

April 17, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs (R-19)

To increase the state “tipping fee” tax imposed on dumping garbage in landfills, from 12 cents per-cubic yard to $4.44 per ton. Note: Online sources suggest a cubic yard of uncompacted household garbage weights around 150 pound to 300 pounds, which implies a tax rate six-to-12 times higher than the current rate.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations