Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs

SD 494 directs Massachusetts' Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to study ways to improve statewide recycling programs and waste management. The study will examine fiscal impacts, barriers, technologies, infrastructure needs, and specifically assess expanding curbside/multi-unit recycling, public space recycling, composting, and a potential single-stream pilot program. It also requires analyzing whether a data-based sunset provision for the bottle deposit law (repealing it when recycling rates for covered and non-covered materials equalize) is feasible. The office must report findings and proposed legislation to relevant committees by December 31, 2025.