An Act encouraging municipal recycling and composting

This bill requires every city, town, and district in Massachusetts to create a recycling program that accepts materials like paper, glass, metal, plastics, tires, and compostable waste. Under the new rules, all residents, schools, and businesses must separate recyclables from their trash, and apartment buildings with three or more units must provide the necessary space and materials for tenants to participate. The law also mandates that if waste is taken to a landfill or transfer station, the facility must offer a way to separate and store recyclables for disposal. Additionally, the program can be set up for multiple municipalities working together, and it may include curbside collection depending on how the town currently handles trash.