AN ACT ADDING OYSTER SHELLS TO THE STATE'S LIST OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.

HB 5014 adds oyster shells to Connecticut's official list of required recyclable materials. This means businesses and residents in Connecticut must now include oyster shells in their recycling streams, rather than disposing of them in landfills. The bill's stated purpose is to support coastal restoration by reusing recycled shells to seed new oyster beds in the state's waters. It directly affects seafood processors, restaurants, and waste management systems handling oyster byproducts.