An Act to incentivize the reduction of residential waste disposal

HD 3168 requires Massachusetts municipalities to report annual residential waste data and reduce waste disposal to under 500 pounds per person per year. If a town exceeds this limit, it must adopt a zero-waste program within one year that meets international standards (e.g., prioritizing reuse and recycling over burning). Municipalities must submit waste reports by June 30 each year, starting in 2024, and the state will implement a statewide program if the average waste per person remains above 500 pounds by July 2025. The bill directly affects all Massachusetts towns providing residential waste services.