Environment (Recycling)

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 1023: An Act to establish a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes mattress recycling program under Environment and Natural Resources, reducing landfill waste and conserving resources per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

H 987: An Act relative to the circular economy

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to the circular economy. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCircular economy promotes resource conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable practices aligning with environmental protection goals per bill's Environment & Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 2685: An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings

Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2685).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets waste reduction and recycling, directly advancing pollution control and resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3159: An Act ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts

HD 3159 bans the use of tire-derived materials (like crumb rubber, shredded tires, and rubberized asphalt) in all new playgrounds and playing fields across Massachusetts. It directly affects schools, parks, childcare centers, and sports facilities by prohibiting these materials in construction or maintenance of play surfaces. The law includes an exception for existing surfaces installed before the bill's effective date. The Department of Environmental Protection enforces the ban, while the Department of Public Health will advise on safe alternative surfacing. This is a direct policy change affecting all public and private play areas in the state.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans crumb rubber/tire materials to prevent soil/water pollution from toxic leachates, directly protecting environmental health and public safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1867: Resolve establishing the roadside litter prevention and cleanup task force

Massachusetts bill SD 1867 establishes a state task force within the Department of Transportation to address roadside litter. The task force, led by the Transportation Secretary and including tourism, public safety, environmental, and cleanup organization representatives, will create a statewide anti-littering campaign and analyze annual cleanup costs, funding sources, and high-impact areas. It must also evaluate current litter enforcement, fines, and recommend funding needs for cleanup and enforcement by December 2026. The report will be submitted to the governor and relevant legislative committees, focusing on concrete policy changes for highway litter management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates task force to reduce roadside litter via anti-litter campaigns and cleanup analysis, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes DOT task force for roadside litter cleanup, enhancing road infrastructure maintenance and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1283: An Act to expand the bottle bill

HD 1283 expands Massachusetts' bottle bill to make recycling more accessible and fund environmental programs. It introduces a "bag-drop program" allowing consumers to return containers at designated locations for refunds within 3 days, increases the deposit refund value from $0.05 to $0.10 per container, and requires universal product codes on containers for redemption systems. The bill creates a "Clean Environment Fund" to finance recycling infrastructure, reusable container systems, and water/wastewater improvements - excluding incineration costs. These changes directly affect consumers, redemption centers, and beverage distributors by streamlining returns and directing deposit revenue toward environmental initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Clean Environment Fund to finance recycling infrastructure and environmental programs via container deposits, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands bottle bill with higher deposits ($0.10), bag-drop program, and Clean Environment Fund for recycling infrastructure/reusable systems, directly advancing environmental protection and waste reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1610: An Act relative to preventing ocean littering

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1231) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to preventing ocean littering. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents ocean littering, directly reducing marine pollution and protecting ecosystems per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1326: An Act establishing a lithium-ion battery stewardship program

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael D. Brady and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyLithium-ion battery stewardship supports renewable energy infrastructure by enabling sustainable battery management for storage and EVs, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes battery stewardship program to manage end-of-life disposal, reducing hazardous waste and protecting natural resources per Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2541: An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Steven Owens for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates producer responsibility for e-waste recycling, reducing pollution and promoting resource conservation per Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1015: An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates producer responsibility for e-waste recycling, reducing landfill pollution and promoting resource conservation under Environment & Natural Resources jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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