HF1726

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance recycling, reuse, and waste recovery services in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It proposes funding for the development or improvement of facilities dedicated to these environmental efforts at a local landfill.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $3,450,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Pollution Control Agency. This agency is responsible for providing a solid waste capital assistance grant to Blue Earth County.
• The allocated funds will be used either to:
  • Design, construct, and equip a new dedicated facility for recycling, reuse, and waste recovery services.
  • Expand or improve existing facilities at the mixed municipal solid waste sanitary landfill in Blue Earth County.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds worth up to $3,450,000. The proceeds from these bonds will finance the project as stipulated above, in accordance with existing Minnesota Statutes and Constitutional provisions governing such financial actions.

Relevant Terms

recycling, reuse, waste recovery, Blue Earth County, capital investment, bond issuance, Pollution Control Agency, solid waste management, environmental services.