Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act
Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
Tennessee HB0600, titled the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," aims to establish a comprehensive framework for managing packaging waste by creating a producer responsibility program (PRO) that engages producers in recycling efforts and job creation. The bill affects producers of packaging materials, local governments, and recycling service providers, requiring the establishment of an advisory board to oversee the program and mandating producers to join a PRO by 2027. Key provisions include the development of producer responsibility plans, regular needs assessments, and penalties for non-compliance, along with requirements for transparency and public reporting.
Tennessee HB0600, titled the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," aims to establish a comprehensive framework for managing packaging waste by creating a producer responsibility program (PRO) that engages producers in recycling efforts and job creation. The bill affects producers of packaging materials, local governments, and recycling service providers, requiring the establishment of an advisory board to oversee the program and mandating producers to join a PRO by 2027. Key provisions include the development of producer responsibility plans, regular needs assessments, and penalties for non-compliance, along with requirements for transparency and public reporting.
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Hale, Michael
114th General Assembly
January 30, 2025
March 18, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee