About the Bills

According to the U.S. EPA, landfills are the third-largest source of methane emissions from human activities. Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Food scraps make up 24% of landfill waste and generate 58% of methane emissions. This bill will:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food scraps from landfills

• Increase food recovery for human consumption

• Provide data on the benefits of compost and digestate use on agricultural land

• Phase in requirements to provide time for infrastructure to develop