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Minnesota's new bill aims to tackle the shocking reality of infectious waste contaminating our recycling streams, revealing harrowing experiences of workers who encounter "blood and body parts" daily.

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Committee refers infectious‑waste enforcement bill to Ways and Means after worker‑safety debate
House File 4017, authored by Rep. Johnson, would increase enforcement and penalties for infectious waste mixed into municipal solid waste; the committee moved the bill to Ways and Means after testimony from county officials and waste‑facility workers detailing traumatic exposures and hospitals and regulators asking for clearer penalty parameters and resources.
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March 13, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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A new bill in Minnesota aims to reward recycling efforts, but environmental advocates caution it could inadvertently promote incineration instead of reducing waste.

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Committee reviews bill to reward material recovery from waste; environmental groups raise concerns
House File 31‑72 would create a tiered rebate program to encourage recovery of recyclables from waste streams and reduce landfilling; waste‑management groups supported the performance incentives while recycling and reuse advocates warned about incentives for incineration ash and urged investment upstream in reuse and composting.
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April 29, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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A groundbreaking $5 million digester project in Minnesota could drastically cut waste management fees for residents while promoting renewable energy—will it pass the commission's scrutiny?

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LCCMR Approves Revised Work Plan for Demcon's $5M Anaerobic Digester Project
LCCMR approves funding for Demcon to build a digester in Ramsey and Washington counties.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Minnesota is on the brink of a revolutionary waste management overhaul with Senate Bill 2619, promising to reshape how we recycle and reduce waste across the state.

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Commissioner sets new statewide recycling and waste reduction requirements for covered materials
Statewide requirements will target waste reduction and increased recycling efforts by producers.
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March 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM