Environment (Recycling)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 21, 2026

HB 2526: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for automated litter enforcement systems in public rights-of-way and highways; and imposing penalties.

This bill allows Pennsylvania state agencies and local municipalities to install automated cameras that issue fines for littering on public roads and highways. To use these systems, local governments must create rules defining enforcement zones, get state approval, and post clear warning signs before the cameras become active. If a vehicle is caught littering, the owner receives a $200 fine that is treated as a civil penalty rather than a criminal conviction. Importantly, this fine does not add points to a driver's record or affect their auto insurance rates.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enforces littering laws to reduce pollution and protect public spaces, directly advancing environmental cleanliness.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2433: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Multimodal Fund, further providing for project selection criteria.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's transportation laws to establish specific rules for selecting projects funded by the Multimodal Fund. It requires the Department of Transportation to award grants competitively without reserving a fixed percentage of money for any single applicant before the application process is finished. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the department give priority to projects using recycled materials, such as reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled asphalt shingles. These changes aim to ensure fair competition while encouraging the use of sustainable building materials in state-funded infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill improves fiscal management by establishing competitive grant rules and prioritizing recycled materials, promoting efficient use of transportation funds.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates priority for projects using recycled materials like reclaimed asphalt, directly promoting resource conservation and waste reduction.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes competitive grant rules and prioritizes projects using recycled materials, strengthening multimodal transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2553: An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Covered Device Recycling Act to update definitions and strengthen recycling requirements for manufacturers and retailers. It clarifies which electronics count as covered devices, such as computers, smartphones, and printers, while explicitly excluding items like landline phones and devices built into other appliances. The legislation also introduces a sales prohibition mechanism, requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain a list of non-compliant brands that cannot be sold in the state. Additionally, the bill mandates stricter registration, reporting, and enforcement duties for companies involved in the sale of covered devices.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens recycling requirements for electronics, reduces e-waste, and protects natural resources by updating definitions and enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens recycling requirements for electronics, promoting environmental sustainability and responsible disposal of technology devices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 1317: An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Covered Device Recycling Act by clarifying definitions and expanding the range of electronic items subject to recycling requirements. It specifically adds smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other personal electronics to the list of covered devices while removing mobile phones and landline telephones from the program. The legislation also establishes a sales prohibition mechanism that allows the Department of Environmental Protection to ban the sale of specific brands that fail to meet recycling obligations. Additionally, the bill increases the definition of a small business for program eligibility from 50 to 100 employees and requires manufacturers to report their market share and recycling plans.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands electronic recycling requirements to reduce e-waste and protect natural resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Pennsylvania · House May 1, 2026

HB 2246: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in water resources planning, further providing for State water plan and providing for covered data centers; and promulgating regulations.

HB 2246 would require large data centers in Pennsylvania to report water usage and undergo environmental reviews before construction. It mandates pre-application notification to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), including detailed water use estimates, source assessments, and proof that withdrawals won’t harm other water users or water quality. The bill adds new permit conditions under the Clean Streams Law, requiring data centers to implement water conservation measures like closed-loop systems and water recycling. These provisions apply specifically to "covered data centers" (large facilities with significant water needs) and aim to protect local water resources while enabling data center development.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires data centers to report water use, undergo environmental reviews, and implement conservation measures to protect water quality and resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 620: An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities.

HB 620 increases the recycling fee for waste processing facilities in Pennsylvania from $2 to $5 per ton. The bill directly affects operators of municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities, requiring them to pay this fee on all solid waste processed at their facilities or disposed of at landfills (excluding certain residues). The key provision amends Section 701(a) of the 1988 Municipal Waste Planning Act to set the new fee amount. The change takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases recycling fees to $5/ton, directly strengthening waste reduction under the Municipal Waste Planning Act to promote recycling and reduce landfill use.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 335: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1996 (P.L.1478, No.190), entitled "An act relating to the recycling and reuse of waste tires; providing for the proper disposal of waste tires and the cleanup of stockpiled tires; authorizing investment tax credits for utilizing waste tires; providing remediation grants for the cleanup of tire piles and for pollution prevention programs for small business and households; establishing the Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program and management standards for small business hazardous waste; providing for a household hazardous waste program and for grant programs; making appropriations; and making repeals," in Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program, further providing for grants for collection events.

SB 335 increases the annual funding limit for county tire collection events under Pennsylvania's waste tire program from $100,000 to $250,000 per county. This amendment affects local governments organizing tire collection events by allowing them to access more state funds for these activities. The bill modifies Section 209(d) of the 1996 waste tire law, specifically adjusting the spending cap without creating new programs or changing eligibility rules. It directly impacts counties conducting tire collection events as part of the existing Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual state funding cap for county tire collection events from $100k to $250k, directly boosting budget allocation for waste tire programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases annual funding for county tire collection events to prevent pollution from stockpiled tires, directly supporting environmental cleanup under existing pollution prevention program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Hazardous Materials Recycling

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 590: An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

SB 590 amends Pennsylvania's Covered Device Recycling Act by updating definitions to clarify which electronic products are subject to the state's recycling program. It explicitly adds "photovoltaic modules" (solar panels used in buildings or off-grid systems) to the list of covered devices while excluding mobile phones, personal digital assistants, GPS devices, and appliances like refrigerators. The bill defines "manufacturer" to include computer, television, and solar panel producers, specifying who must comply with existing recycling obligations. These changes refine the scope of the law without altering current requirements for covered devices.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExplicitly adds photovoltaic modules (solar panels) to recycling program, supporting renewable energy infrastructure lifecycle management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAdds photovoltaic modules (solar panels) to recycling program, promoting clean energy infrastructure sustainability and reducing e-waste from renewable tech.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds photovoltaic modules (solar panels) to recycling program, expanding coverage for tech devices under sustainable policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Recycling

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1035: An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

HB 1035 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act by adding specific definitions for "advanced recycling" and related terms. It clarifies that plastic waste and waste tires processed through advanced recycling (using methods like pyrolysis) are no longer classified as "municipal waste" or "residual waste" under the law. This change directly affects facilities using advanced recycling technology, reducing their regulatory burden under existing waste management rules. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentReclassifies plastic/waste tire recycling as non-municipal waste, reducing regulatory burden and weakening waste management oversight under environmental regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 856: An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for electronic waste recycling; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Advisory Committee on Electronic Waste Recycling; and imposing penalties.

SB 856, the Electronic Waste Recycling Modernization Act, creates a statewide system for recycling household electronics like computers, monitors, TVs, and printers. It requires manufacturers to pay an "eco-fee" on new device sales, which funds collection, transportation, and recycling through a state-managed clearinghouse. The bill sets minimum collection site requirements for communities, mandates manufacturer stewardship plans, and establishes an advisory committee to oversee implementation. Penalties apply for failing to meet recycling obligations or environmental standards. This directly affects electronics manufacturers, local governments handling collection, and consumers through the added fee on new devices.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates mandatory e-waste recycling system with manufacturer fees, preventing landfill pollution and conserving resources. Directly advances environmental protection through waste management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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