AN ACT REQUIRING THE RECYCLING OF FOOD WASTE.

HB 6246 requires food waste to be treated as a recyclable item starting January 1, 2027, and prohibits waste haulers from accepting it for landfill disposal after that date. This directly affects restaurants, grocery stores, and other food businesses generating waste, as well as waste haulers responsible for collection. The bill aims to create a market for food waste recycling and reduce costs associated with transporting food waste out of state for landfilling. It establishes a clear deadline for transitioning waste management practices without specifying recycling methods.