Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act
Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
Tennessee SB0269, titled the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," aims to establish a comprehensive framework for managing packaging waste through the creation of a producer responsibility program (PRO) that engages producers in recycling and waste reduction efforts. The bill affects producers of packaging materials, local governments, and recycling service providers by requiring them to participate in a structured program that includes needs assessments, producer responsibility plans, and compliance measures. Key provisions include the formation of an advisory board, mandatory reporting and assessment deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance with the established recycling and waste management requirements.
Tennessee SB0269, titled the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," aims to establish a comprehensive framework for managing packaging waste through the creation of a producer responsibility program (PRO) that engages producers in recycling and waste reduction efforts. The bill affects producers of packaging materials, local governments, and recycling service providers by requiring them to participate in a structured program that includes needs assessments, producer responsibility plans, and compliance measures. Key provisions include the formation of an advisory board, mandatory reporting and assessment deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance with the established recycling and waste management requirements.
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Southerland, Steve
114th General Assembly
January 23, 2025
March 11, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee