AN ACT CONCERNING THE DIVERSION OF ORGANIC MATERIALS FROM THE WASTE STREAM.

HB 6245 creates a state-wide program to keep food waste out of landfills by supporting donation, animal feeding, composting, and advanced organic processing methods. It establishes a $5 million fund through bonds to provide grants of up to $100,000 to municipalities and local programs implementing these diversion efforts. The bill directly affects local governments and waste management entities by providing financial support for infrastructure like composting facilities. Its key mechanism is the dedicated funding stream to reduce organic waste in landfills, aligning with the stated purpose of diverting food from the waste stream. The bill focuses on concrete funding and program support without specifying new regulations or penalties.