Solid Waste Surcharge

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This bill imposes a $2.00 per ton surcharge on solid waste disposed of in New Mexico landfills, with a reduced surcharge of $1.50 per ton for landfills with on-site composting or those that divert organic waste to composting facilities. The revenue from this surcharge will go into the recycling and illegal dumping fund to support grants for recycling, circular economy, and illegal dumping initiatives. It also clarifies that food recovery, composting, and organic waste reduction efforts are eligible for these grants.

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